The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2585

Mara crouched discreetly in the corner, her gaze vigilantly sweeping over each person who entered the auditorium.

As expected, it wasn’t long before a tall, familiar figure showed up-the very person she’d been longing to see for days.

Without a second thought, she burst from her hiding spot and planted herself firmly in front of Balfour.

Balfour was striding purposefully toward the auditorium, irked by the sudden cancellation of a planned rehearsal that had instead gathered all the students here. He was less than pleased now.

His brow furrowed when an unexpected obstacle-a dazed-looking girl-blocked his path. “What are you doing?” he asked, his expression as imperious as ever.

Mara was struck anew by his charisma. “I’ve been looking for you for ages. I wanted to see you again sooner, but I never imagined it would take this long! Sorry, our schools are miles apart, so it took me a while to get here,” she said, her voice tinged with shyness as

she offered Balfour a timid smile.

was spouting complete nonsense. “I’m sorry, but I think you have the wrong person. We don’t know

he talking about? They had just met a short while ago. How could

your handkerchief,” she said, pulling out the neatly washed and folded piece of cloth. “See, this

didn’t recall the girl before him. “Sorry, I don’t remember. Since I gave it to you, you might as well throw it away. I never take back what I’ve given away, If that’s all, please step aside.

best to mask his impatience, but Mara’s evident disappointment was hard to ignore. He was always the center of attention, and a small crowd had already begun to form around them.

student activity, and their conversation could hardly go unnoticed.

saying you don’t remember me at all? That’s impossible. You

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eyes, searching Balfour’s face for any trace of a lie. Unfortunately, she

found none.

conveyed that he honestly didn’t recall her.

the school’s heartthrob as if it means. something. Does she not realize how many girls have