The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2526

Balfour wanted to refuse, but to his surprise, Ivy, after a moment of contemplation, spoke up and insisted that both of them stay.

“It’s just like Mara mentioned, we’re short-handed at home. Plus, we could use all the help we can get to dig up evidence.

Grandma will be waking up soon, and we’ve got to head to the hospital to take over Grandpa’s shift to look after Grandma. With all that’s going on at home, we’re swamped.”

Even though Alyssa was still laid up in the hospital, her condition unclear, Ivy’s words seemed to anchor Balfour’s worry, as if Alyssa’s recovery was guaranteed.

“You’re right, Ivy. Once grandma wakes up, both you and I need to be there for grandpa. After all, he’s getting on in years and can’t be staying at the hospital around the clock.”

With this thought, Balfour lifted his head and looked at Mara and Olivia with gratitude.

“I appreciate it, you two. We’ll likely need your assistance moving forward.”

Olivia smiled, pleasantly surprised by the gratitude, and waved her hands dismissively. “I’m thrilled to have been invited today. It’s an unexpected joy. I’m more than happy to lend a hand. Just let me know what you need.”

yet now, with Ivy’s framing of the situation, it seemed as if it was her persuading Balfour that led to their stay. Was she assuming the role of the hostess? Now that

he’d be left at home, anxiously awaiting news

Whether it was a betrayal

all.

accident, he couldn’t

as he reviewed the surveillance footage, his hands trembled.

great concern. She felt helpless, able to offer comfort only when good news came

was worried about Alyssa, especially with Dean steadfast by Alyssa’s side. If something serious happened

loss of both

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of losing them, nor could she

for her age, elderly bones are fragile. That one fall not only broke bones but also injured