The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2628

Olivia nodded somberly, the weight of her words as heavy as the air in the room. “I know I don’t have enough proof right now, but I’ve lived with her for years. Sooner or later, she’ll slip up; she’ll leave a trail.”

Balfour found the whole thing absurd. To commit fratricide for what she deemed love was beyond his comprehension! Yet as Olivia laid out the evidence before him, those peculiar details from the past began to resurface in his mind.

“That’s why I need to tell you, Balfour, she’s dangerous, incredibly so. Ivy’s kidnapping had to be her doing. I even suspect that Alyssa’s fall down the stairs wasn’t an accident at all!”

Balfour closed his eyes briefly.

From the moment Olivia decided to lay it all out, she knew where her loyalties lay. Choosing between Balfour and Mara was a no-brainer for anyone with half a brain.

After making arrangements, Balfour left the house in a rush, quickly getting into his car and driving back to the hospital. He couldn’t stop worrying about Ivy. If Mara was as vengeful as Olivia described, he was certain she would come back to finish what she

started.

couldn’t fathom what he had done to remembered any connection between them, besides Victoria. To think he

carn Mara’s twisted affection. He barely

the hospital, before he could even enter Ivy’s room,

stationed by Ivy’s room, a sign that

safe.

against Mara, to bring her to justice and make

saw Balfour rush to her side,

her hands beside the bed, as if fearing he’d lose her

honey,” he choked

Balfour knelt on one knee by her bed.

man and still so sentimental. I’m alright, aren’t I? I know these past days have been hard on you. How’s Ivy? I

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it would be too much for her just after waking up, merely mentioning that Ivy had a small