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.

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

Olivia’s attention. She silently shot her a glance. Ever since she learned of Mara’s dark deed against her own sister, Mara had become a stranger to her, no longer the friend she thought she had known for so many years. Like

trouble speaking her mind around Balfour. So why the sudde 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 knew Mara couldn’t

his brow

Mara would have to be out of her mind to harm Alyssa on such

threats. Until she saw Mara’s true colors, Olivia chose to believe there was

and gave Mara a cold glance.

in mourning? It would have been better to help

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