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 headed upstairs.

glare could’ve cut glass as she watched their retreat. She was so consumed by

voice was like a cold draft in

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

pleasantries. ‘Come with me. We need

where it was eternally spring and the

tips.

there’s nothing urgent, I gotta go practice my scales,” Mara said, feigning busyness, hoping

so engulfed in your studies, why don’t you fly back home? Staying here

to play the villain if it meant getting Mara out of their house.

was, wouldn’t want

of absence sorted with