The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2609

Mara’s heart hung suspended, a balloon tugging against the string of her anxiety, yearning. for the power to teleport straight to the place where they held her father captive.

As the investigation progressed and the pieces came together, an air of excitement began to bubble among the team, like champagne threatening to pop the cork.

Her heart steadied, anchored by their confidence. It meant they were close, and that they had the upper hand.

All that was left was to pinpoint where the kidnappers were hiding, and they could bring

her father home.

But she gave no thought to Victoria. Dark thoughts crept in, wishing, almost hoping, that Victoria would quietly slip away in this ordeal. No more competition for her father’s affection. The thought was selfish, but it was there.

Oh, Victoria, Victoria, it’s not a curse from me, but karma’s own design! Why did you have to set your sights on Balfour, the one I had my eye on first? If you had cared for me, your own sister, you wouldn’t have been so entangled with Balfour. Mara thought.

She had never suspected her sister and Balfour were anything more than friends. But their joint abduction laid bare an ugly truth.

putting studies first, claiming romance was off the table, yet clinging to

meant to be Mara’s, but Victoria had

bonds, why

brought a chilling smile

“You-”

as Mara turned back, her face was once again the picture of woe. The teacher must have imagined that fleeting

wrong?” Mara asked.

you want me to get you a fresh cup?”

a picture of despair, “No thank you. I’ve

drink her water, poor child, so worried about her sister and father,

in the police.

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your sister and father.