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.

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,

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

her mind around Balfour. So why the sudde caution? Deep down, Olivia couldn’t shake the suspicion that Mara was somehow involved

hurt her, Balfour w be inconsolable. She knew

him furrowing his brow in worry now.

at the Howard estate. Mara would have to be out of her mind to

acted on those threats. Until she saw Mara’s true colors, Olivia

up and gave Mara a cold glance.

been better

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