The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2623

The hospital was bustling with activity, but a stern reminder from a passing nurse brought a húsh to the chaos.

“Let’s try to keep it down. There are other patients here who want to rest.”

Victoria, quick to feel contrite, mumbled an apology to the nurse while simultaneously reaching out to shield Mara. She hadn’t expected Mara to lash out, shoving her aside and bolting for the exit.

Alone on the rooftop of the hospital, Mara let the tears flow. “Oh, for heaven’s sake, why are you doing this to me? Why did you give me a sister I can’t stand? I don’t need her! Can’t you just take her away? If it’s possible, just let me be an only child!”

Her plea was met with a crack of thunder, as if the sky itself was responding. Rain poured down on her, but Mara felt a twisted sense of relief amid the downpour and made no move to seek shelter.

couldn’t hear her plea, couldn’t grant her the outcome she desired, then she’d take matters into her own hands. Life was too long to live in someone else’s shadow, to be overlooked when Victoria was around. Would Balfour even spare her a glance with Victoria in the picture?

knew the answer without asking, and she was determined to

heart torn between the chase and the concern for her father. Reluctantly, she

before addressing Balfour, “Thanks Balfour, but this is a sister thing. You getting

blames you for everythin and that’s hardly fair. Don’t you

silent. Of course, she saw it. But it was a family matter.

sister,” she whispered, the weight of Mara’s resentful gaze still fresh in her mind-a gaze no sister should cast upon another.

wait for your dad,” Balfour suggested, concern lacing