The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2586

With a nonchalant glance, Balfour turned the speaker’s cheeks a burning shade of red as she shamefully hung her head low.

Yet, Balfour didn’t utter a word to break the awkward silence for Mara.

“Excuse me. If you’ve got nothing else, please step aside. I need to get going,” he said dismissively.

“Don’t you remember me at all? Under that old oak tree, you found me crying and gave me your handkerchief, telling me not to be sad. Have you really forgotten all about that?” her voice trembled, tears swirling in her eyes.

But Balfour remained silent, his lack of response speaking volumes.

Whispers buzzed around them, and Mara couldn’t take it any longer. She bolted from the crowd’s epicenter, seeking refuge in a quiet corner from where she could still see Balfour’s tall figure striding toward the auditorium. Just then, her sister Victoria emerged, beaming with excitement.

The teacher said they could bring family, but she didn’t expect to come out and not find

Mara.

Victoria mused, bumping into Balfour.

here who looks

her corner, keenly sensed the change in her sister’s demeanor when speaking with Balfour.

haven’t noticed anyone. This place

“Really? You didn’t see her? My little sister is quite

looker!”

Balfour admitted, recalling the girl who had boldly blocked

of Mara to no avail. “Well, she’s old enough not to wander off.”

teachers were urging them to get ready for the rehearsal, and Victoria couldn’t afford to ditch his school duties to look for Mara.

turned back, Balfour was a few paces behind her. Together, they headed into the auditorium.

teeth in frustration as she watched their

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you compete with me for everything? I fell for him

just needs to remember me, that’s all. The more we meet, the more likely he’ll remember,” she convinced herself. “Victoria, since you’ve gone this

what happens next.”

vanished halfway through. I turned the place upside down looking for her but