The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2236

“Ivy’s still lying in that hospital bed, and unless you’ve got something earth-shattering to tell me, I’m heading over there now.”

Balfour’s brow was furrowed deeply, a sign of his fraying patience. The mere thought of Ivy, so still and quiet on her hospital mattress, was enough to make his tolerance wear thin.

At a time like this, Mara had the nerve to question why he was short with her?

A sniffle came clearly from the other end of the line.

Balfour, aware of Mara’s tendency to shed tears, gentled his tone. “Look, I’m not irritated with you, okay? Just be patient for now, and I’ll visit when I can. Ivy’s sick, and she needs me, alright?”

“Balfour, have you forgotten what you promised my sister? Before she passed, you swore you’d always be there for me. But now, for a woman you’ve hardly known…”

The mention of her departed sister darkened Balfour’s expression, sealing his lips shut. That was a promise he had indeed made.

If it hadn’t been for his sake, Mara’s sister would not have succumbed to her heart condition so young, leaving the world prematurely. In that respect, Balfour owed Mara’s family, and he knew it.

her?” Mara found his icy composure disconcerting. She was well aware

had thrown Mara off her game. Taking a deep breath, she tried to

his promises. It’s just… you haven’t visited, and you flew back home without seeing me. It hurts, you know? November is coming up, will you

would fly to M State a week early

sighed inwardly at the memory of the girl who

be there, like

to a relieved chuckle. She didn’t see Ivy as a threat

had passed since her sister’s death, and Balfour had never suspected a thing. The only other person who

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did she have to fear?

little patience, Balfour

on Mara’s lips at the thought.

on the other end of the line, was clueless. By the time she hung up, he was

exhausted.