The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2511

Balfour had pulled out all the stops for Alyssa’s birthday party, really hoping to add a splash of joy to the old couple’s lives.

The truth was, at their age, their days were mostly spent within the walls of their home, their circle of friends ever-dwindling.

As they often remarked with a hint of sadness, every encounter with a friend might be the

last.

Balfour didn’t want them to feel trapped by their years; he aimed to fill the old family manor with laughter and life, to stir up some excitement for them.

Frankly, he couldn’t care less about the opinions of most guests at the party.

But to keep his grandparents beaming with pride, he played the role of the doting grandson, quietly following in their footsteps.

Dean and Alyssa’s hearts, especially when others

Alyssa for a while, and Balfour, feeling a tad

in that direction.

then that Mara, trailed by Olivia, gracefully approached, the hem

each step.

upon seeing Mara; he hadn’t expected her to still be around, especially after discussing with Balfour the need to send her away. Now that Balfour and Ivy had moved

but knowing her temperament, had she been aware of Mara’s past misdeeds, she

Dean

place now, and I know what I ought to do. If you see Alyssa, could you tell her that I’d like

good enough. She’s a bit tired and resting upstairs. You young folks shouldn’t

be delighted right now with Ivy by her side, but if Mara were to show up, her smile

this, Mara’s smile wavered slightly, but she managed to

Olivia complained, “Why

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