The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2515

But she approached eagerly and said, “Alyssa, I was just looking for you to have a little chat, never thought I’d bump into you here.”

Alyssa’s tone was indifferent, the smile she usually reserved for her old friends nowhere in sight.

“Alyssa, apart from wishing you a happy birthday today, I also wanted to apologize to

you.”

Mara cast a nervous glance at Magnolia, who scanned the room before staring at Mara in surprise. “Are you looking at me?”

Mara shyly nodded. “I’m sorry, ma’am, I have something to discuss with Alyssa that might be a bit private. I hope you don’t mind stepping aside.”

Alyssa simply waved her hand dismissively.

“She’s no stranger, dear. You can speak your piece in front of her. Of course, if it’s nothing important, you needn’t bother. I have other guests to attend to.”

made Mara

alright then. Alyssa, I realize I’ve been foolish before. Balfour and I have cleared the air, and I understand now that there’s no future for us. So, rest

as I was.

to gather inspiration for my classes and collect some material. Once this term is over, I’ll be flying back home. You won’t have to worry about me anymore.”

plans, but to Alyssa, it sounded like she was being

away.

what of

she had the sense to recognize she wasn’t welcome

semester.

was two months away;

see it that way. You’re confirming what I’ve told you before. There was never anything between you and Balfour; if there were, you two would have settled things long ago, right? I’m not some old fossil-I don’t meddle in young people’s affairs. That goes for Balfour and for you too. But I do hope you’ll stick to the promises you’ve made today. Don’t try to come between Balfour and Ivy anymore. Ivy is a precious granddaughter-in-law to me, and I won’t stand to see her hurt because of

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to smooth things over, but the old bat had publicly called her out, leaving Mara turning beet red with embarrassment. When she finally couldn’t take it