Chapter 2624

Balfour tried not to let it bother him, but he couldn’t help noticing how quickly Mara’s mood had shifted. At the end of the day, as long as she was willing to listen, that was all that mattered.

When Mara returned, she plopped down right next to Balfour. He frowned instinctively; he wasn’t used to sitting this close to a stranger. Yet there was little he could do with Victoria, who was fast asleep with her head resting on his shoulder, leaving him pinned in place.

So there he sat, enduring the discomfort.

Mara caught his reaction and her lips curled into a subtle smirk. She knew all along that Balfour’s earlier words were hinting at something.

Seeing her take the seat next to him, even his posture stiffened. Did he really feel the need to show off in front of her?

today had been a whirlwind of chaos, and realizing Balfour’s feelings was the single silver lining amid the turmoil

light of the emergency room remained lit, and even Balfour started to grow

because of him they had ended up in this mess. The thought made his brow furrow even deeper. He too was praying for Elton to make it out okay. But as time dragged on, he knew the chances

muttered under her breath, gnawing nervously

out with us,” she repeated in he heart, willing to

often has

defeated look, even

Victoria’s voice trembled, and Balfour had to support her as she approached.

his arm as if they were old friends, drawing closer

my dad okay? You’ve been working so

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