The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2586

With a nonchalant glance, Balfour turned the speaker’s cheeks a burning shade of red as she shamefully hung her head low.

Yet, Balfour didn’t utter a word to break the awkward silence for Mara.

“Excuse me. If you’ve got nothing else, please step aside. I need to get going,” he said dismissively.

“Don’t you remember me at all? Under that old oak tree, you found me crying and gave me your handkerchief, telling me not to be sad. Have you really forgotten all about that?” her voice trembled, tears swirling in her eyes.

But Balfour remained silent, his lack of response speaking volumes.

Whispers buzzed around them, and Mara couldn’t take it any longer. She bolted from the crowd’s epicenter, seeking refuge in a quiet corner from where she could still see Balfour’s tall figure striding toward the auditorium. Just then, her sister Victoria emerged, beaming with excitement.

The teacher said they could bring family, but she didn’t expect to come out and not find Mara.

bumping

Balfour, have you seen a girl around here

the change in her

patient reply, “I haven’t noticed anyone. This place is swarming with people. Maybe try asking over there?”

didn’t see her? My

the girl who had boldly blocked his path earlier. As for the others, they were of no

of Mara to no avail. “Well, she’s old enough not to wander

urging them to get ready for the rehearsal, and Victoria couldn’t afford to ditch

back, Balfour was a few paces behind her. Together, they headed into the

as she watched their retreating

with me for everything? I fell for him first!” Mara conveniently forgot

all. The more we meet, the more likely he’ll remember,” she convinced herself. “Victoria, since you’ve gone this far, don’t