The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2321

Just moments ago, Mara had practically thrown herself at the doctor, begging him to prescribe her a couple of sprays to reduce swelling.

What kind of doctor turns down easy money like that?

The doctor didn’t seem fazed by her glare. He just kept his gaze lowered, avoiding Mara’s eyes as he muttered, “If you’re not sick, you really shouldn’t come to the hospital. You’ve paid, sure, but you’re also wasting resources that others might desperately need, right? Ms. Lewis, you are free to leave now.”

Balfour’s eyes remained downcast, his expression unreadable, but even Mara could feel the chill emanating from him.

“Balfour, don’t listen to this quack! My leg is killing me, and he insists I’m fine. Let’s try another hospital, okay?”

She reached out, trying to tug at Balfour’s sleeve with a whine.

But Balfour stepped back, leaving Mara grasping at thin air.

any more of the doctor’s time. There are plenty of people who actually need medical attention!”

Ivy and left, leaving Mara behind with whatever

was until she let out an annoyed huff. He loosened his hold immediately. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to be

shook her head. “Are you upset?”

shouldn’t I

also at himself for getting duped by her antics. He knew all too well how sensitive and prone to jealousy Mara could

was all Mara’s doing, feigning injury to gain his concern while she remained unscathed. But the real victim was lvy, dragged into this mess and now nursing a twisted ankle because of it. And there he was, scolding her without knowing the full story, feeling a wave of apology

Ivy asked, her tone calm but her ears perked up with curiosity. She wanted to

was at a loss for words.

an adult, an independent being accountable for her own

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