The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2584

Victoria swiftly intercepted her dad, “If Mara doesn’t feel like eating, let’s just drop it. When she gets hungry, I’ll whip up a sandwich or something for her.

She’s under a ton of pressure with her studies right now. She might not have much of an appetite.”

Seeing her sister stepping in, Mara knew she was off the hook. She left the dining table and headed straight to her room with Elton’s grumbles trailing behind her.

“Why aren’t you stressed out the same way? How come you could devour every meal I

prepare

without a fuss while she’s so picky?”

“Come on, Dad, no more nagging, okay? You take such good care of us. You should be the one eating more.”

“If only Mara were as thoughtful as you, I wouldn’t have to work so hard.”

open on the table, but Mara couldn’t focus on the words. Her mind was buzzing with thoughts of Balfour.

can I see you again? Will you even

the weekend, and Victoria didn’t have any plans until she suddenly changed into a fresh outfit and announced she had

they’ve called us in to run through it again. Otherwise, we might hit a

was in a hurry, and Mara sensed an opportunity. She also

I want to come along and check it out.

you sure you’ll be okay on your own?” Victoria was concerned. Her school

happen? I’m grown up. It’s not like I’ll run into trouble inside the school, right? Just relax, I really want to see what a top school

Victoria agreed. “Alright, then. Go change,

Mara didn’t show the excitement she

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to Victoria’s coattails.

thought Mara would enjoy exploring the school, but her sister suddenly became timid

to the auditorium. There are so many strangers here, and I’m

bit scared.”