The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2301

The moment by walked through the door, Alyssa had whipped up a feast that could put a Thanksgiving spread to shame. Her face shone with a joy that could light up the darkest of rooms

Balfour settled down next to box the warmth of home wrapping around him like a favorite

blanket

Dean and Alyssa took their seats at the head of the table. Mara, for reasons known only to her plunked herself down right beside Balfour.

To everyone but Balfour, her intentions were clear as day, Balfour, however, remained blissfully unaware of the drama unfolding. He was probably the last true innocent in a world of seasoned players

The meal passed in a haze of contentment for ly, interrupted only by Mara’s lack of appetite.

Balfour

cut glass as she watched their retreat. She was so consumed by her own fury, she didnt even notice

you busy?” Alyssa’s voice was like a cold draft in a warm room.

picture of innocence. “Alyssa, what’s up? I’m not busy

no patience for pleasantries. ‘Come with me.

Mara into the glass conservatory, a place where it was eternally spring and the flowers never stopped blooming, Mara knew this little talk wasn’t for sharing

tips.

nothing urgent, I gotta go practice my scales,” Mara said, feigning busyness,

studies, why don’t you fly back home?

play the villain

how generous she was, wouldn’t want to see her husband associated with another

internship with a local orchestra. I’ve got a leave of absence sorted with my school abroad. Do you… do you not want me staying here? If it bothers you,