Chapter 2498

“Seriously, you’re such a stand-in. Nothing but an understudy in the grand play of life,” Mara sneered with a smug twist of her lips.

Mara tried her best to keep that woman’s image out of her mind, but hellbent on getting under Ivy’s skin, she triumphantly whipped out a photo.

“Oh, dear Victoria, do me this one last favor, will you?” Mara’s voice dripped with saccharine sweetness.

After they left, Ivy finally exhaled in relief, retreating to the sanctuary of her bedroom. She flopped down on the bed as Balfour followed, carrying a warm glass of milk.

“At last, some peace and quiet. I’m absolutely spent,” she sighed.

Balfour took a seat beside her. “Sorry about that mess. I won’t let anyone barge in uninvited again. I’ve no idea how they even got our address.”

“It’s fine, really. I’m not mad at you.”

in the mood to talk about Mara. Instead, her thoughts drifted to her work. Life had changed; she had to be wary of paparazzi

she spent most of

even in her own house, where could she? There would be no

a pang of sympathy. “Do you really need to push yourself this hard for

the air as Ivy sat up, her

Just getting a

incredibly moving. They’re like a beacon of light for me. Sure, you give me strength and confidence, but they’re the ones who keep me moving forward. I can’t just give them a half-hearted effort. Besides, for many, this might be the only chance they get to meet me. I might not remember each one, but to them,

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the heart, expressing her gratitude

the right choice by trusting me. I want to be

the people who supported her and believed

you want me to,” Balfour promised, his voice firm and reassuring.

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