The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2406

Alyssa woke up early today and, feeling somewhat fatigued, suggested that everyone leave, allowing her some space. She then took a short rest on Balfour’s sofa.

Upon returning, Balfour was met with this scene. His brow furrowed with concern as he approached Alyssa’s side.

“Grandma, if you were tired, why didn’t you go nap in my study? At your age, you shouldn’t be sleeping on the sofa. It could take a toll on your health! Quinton!”

Quinton entered the room at Balfour’s call. “What is it, Sir?”

“What’s going on here? Why didn’t you think to suggest that Grandma should rest in the study?”

Alyssa stirred from her rest, intercepting Balfour’s reprimand. “Now, don’t go scolding Quinton on my account. It was my choice to lay down here. He did offer your study, but I wanted to lounge on your sofa today.”

Balfour held his tongue after that.

“Alright, Quinton, you may return to your duties. I need to discuss something with Balfour here,” Alyssa said.

Once Quinton had left, Alyssa dropped her facade of nonchalance and expressed her worry.

is? I can smell

arrived. I brought up the matter of the spiked milk, and she became so

scoffed, “That girl faints at the drop of a hat, doesn’t she? Let me guess, she got worked

his eyes masking his emotions.

Admitting to it would shatter

Balfour remained silent.

expect to gain by confronting her like that? It’s clear Mara has

had always had a more discerning eye than Balfour.

she’s fully recovered, you need to send her

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afford to let her stick around – it’s inviting trouble. I’ve got a bad feeling

her now, I’d be failing her late sister, wouldn’t 12 Balfour countered, a crease forming between his brows

looked at Balfour, his troubled expression giving

in this country for

to the world It was Alyssa’s subtle way of reminding him that