The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2636

Ivy had no clue how other celebrities behaved during their fan meet-and-greet, but she poured her heart into making sure hers would be unforgettable, aiming to treat her fans to the very best.

She wasn’t one for competition; however, she never expected her event to spark a trend of one-upmanship within the industry.

Soon, she was hailed as the most down-to-earth star, setting a standard that left everyone else scrambling to offer swag bags at their own events. No one wanted to be tagged as the stingy sort.

Before her fan meet-and-greet, Ivy made a detour to the detention center to see Mara one more time. She had thought their encounter at the hospital would be their last, but the officers relayed Mara’s insistence on seeing her again. She was causing quite the stir, demanding a face-to-face.

Ivy knew what Mara wanted to uncover, but the past was etched in stone, leaving no room for reparations, even if she wished otherwise.

“Wasn’t it you who wanted to see me? Go ahead and ask whatever you want. This is likely the last time we’ll meet in this life,” Ivy said.

bit her lip. “What did you mean that day when you said

was on the mend. The only reason she left that note was because she sensed your dark thought

heart, she still embraced her with ope arms, holding out hope for a change of

might have had feelings for Victoria once, and Ivy bore no jealousy. That girl was genuinely kind, perhaps naively so. She gave her all to everyone, from her father to the abandoned child

have foreseen such a betrayal?

Victoria had a sister

light in Mara’s

her days in the cell, Mara had relentlessly pondered where their relationship had turned so sour. They were once inseparable as children; what

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if they still held the warmth of

your big sister then,” Mara whispered through her