The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2525

“Grandma was still in the hospital, her fate hanging by a thread, and we couldn’t just sit around doing nothing.”

Ivy’s words snapped Balfour back to reality.

“You’re right, Ivy. Grandma’s always been sturdy as an old oak tree. It just doesn’t add up that she’d take a tumble down the stairs.’

Mara’s heart went out to Balfour as she saw how haggard he looked, like a trapped animal frantically searching for an escape. She’d known him for years and had never seen him this distraught.

She stepped forward, wanting to offer some comfort, but hesitated upon hearing their

conversation.

she cautiously offered her perspective, “You know, Alyssa’s not young anymore. Accidents can happen, as hard as that is to accept. But Balfour, you have to face the fact that they’re both getting on in years. I’m not ruling out foul play, I’m just saying, even if she did fall by accident, you can’t beat yourself

deed against her own sister, Mara had become a stranger to her, no longer the

caution? Deep down, Olivia couldn’t shake the suspicion that Mara was somehow involved in the incident. But after thinking it

If Mara had hurt her, Balfour w be inconsolable. She

furrowing his brow in worry now.

Mara would have to be

she saw Mara’s true colors, Olivia chose

up and gave Mara a cold glance.

What good did those words do when Balfour was in mourning? It would have been better to help him

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