The Kiss that Sparked it All

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But if Balfour truly cared for Ivy, he shouldn’t keep breaking her heart. Why couldn’t he grasp such a simple concept?

“I trust you both, of course, but we need proof.

Alyssa sighed once more, “We always knew you were as stubborn as a mule. Do you remember that day when it wasn’t Althea who brought your milk up, but Mara? She slipped a sleeping pill into your milk. When have you ever fallen asleep on the study couch otherwise?”

The weight of Alyssa’s words was palpable.

Balfour was silent; he understood.

Ever since Ivy left, he had been reluctant to be alone in their bedroom.

But when it was time to sleep, he made sure to return; Ivy’s scent still lingered on the bed.

“I get it. I’ll look into this matter and resolve it,” he clenched his fists. Balfour knew that Mara might harbor feelings for him. But even if there had been a chance between them in the past, that was all over now. His feelings for Mara were more about a sense of responsibility and an inability to let go.

“What are you planning to do about it?” Alyssa was relentless. This time, Mara could not stay in their home any longer. The longer she stayed, the more trouble she would bring.

return to her country. She hasn’t finished her studies there, and she can continue her education. Everything else will be as

doesn’t want to go back? What if

Alyssa’s gaze bore into her grandson, she needed to force him

done more than enough for Mara over the years. It was commendable that her sister saved you and you can ensure she’s well cared for for life, but you can’t let her interfere with your marriage. Haven’t you been funding her education and living expenses abroad? if she has chosen money, she should not expect your affection. You

deeper than that You’re a marned man, it’s not appropriate to be close to another woman fin giving you a few days to sort

of nature when died. He knew this was his grandmother’s uneven, se could no longer tolerate

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you don’t need to get involved. I will take care of it.”

because of me, and I will handle it. I’ve already caused too much trouble for this family,

come back today; she feared Alyssa would say just that. She felt as if she hadn’t contributed anything to the family yet always needed them to clean up

about? We’re all family here. Don’t worry about causing trouble. I

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dealings that go on behind the scenes. I have seen it all, and I know

brimmed with tears.

support, but Dean

mustered up the courage to ask, “Grandma, Grandpa, don’t you suspect that I might have pushed

answer was a slap in the face