The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2592

The very thought of all the strangers who would whisper and point about how plain she looked next to Balfour twisted her guts like a knife.

“Oh Victoria, please, I’m begging you. This whole mess is my fault, let me just see that post, will you? The thing about Balfour, I don’t really know him that well. I just… I just…”

Mara trailed off, unable to continue her fabrication, because she truly liked Balfour. Saying she hated him was a trio of words that just wouldn’t come out.

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“Just what? Just that you don’t know Balfour and he doesn’t know you? I don’t know when you started falling for him, but let me tell you. There’s a whole line of girls crushing on him, and you’re not the first and certainly not the most special. So don’t worry, this post will blow over soon. Besides, it’s not like they caught your face in the shot. No one at our school knows you, so what’s the big deal? You’re just going to have to deal with a little heartache, that’s all.

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Since Mara showed no signs of wanting to apologize, there was no reason for Victoria to keep indulging her.

What do you want me to do? You’ve always had the upper hand in everything, so why do you have to deny me the right to like him too? Is it just because you’re prettier and more accomplished than

tracks, ready to leave, and

stare.

you lied, which got me in trouble with Dad? You

why should I apologize to you? If I have to apologize, then you’ve got a lot more to apologize for over the years.”

found it

Mara

ever wronged Mara?

whom? Let’s clear the air between us. Tell me,

much I’ve suffered because of you? Sure, I’m not ugly, but whenever I stand next to you, no one else sees me! All the

you? Have you lost your mind? We’re sisters. If people praise me, isn’t that just like praising you too? Besides,

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