The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2523

“Listen, Alyssa, I’m sorry, okay?” Mara pressed closer, her voice simmering with frustration as Alyssa cautiously gripped the railing, stepping back.

Alyssa said, “I apologize. But life’s long, and you’ve got plenty ahead of me, unlike me. I’m practically six feet under already. Why not let go of Balfour and find someone who truly loves you?”

Mara’s laughter held a bitter edge, and with a swift, fierce motion, her hand struck Alyssa’s arm. A sharp cry escaped as Alyssa missed her grasp on the banister and tumbled down the stairs.

“Ah-”

The dispute had erupted in a secluded corner, away from prying eyes. As Alyssa fell, her scream was the only sound before a sickening silence took over.

Mara’s hands shook uncontrollably. “You brought this on yourself, so don’t blame me.”

Blood slowly pooled beneath Alyssa’s head, her eyelids fluttering before closing into

unconsciousness.

a blind spot, away from

matter of minutes before someone discovered the fallen Alyssa.

Someone help! Alyssa’s fallen down

up instantly. “You’ve got to be kidding. Alyssa was

their disbelief, they knew no one would joke about such matters. The crowd stirred, clustering around the scene of the

news and

head, she said, “Althea, what did you just say? This

for yourselves. The ambulance is on its way. It

she’d had that evening; if only she hadn’t indulged, she wouldn’t be so weak-kneed now, unable to even run properly while Balfour was frantic to check on

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