Their relationship—rooted in a sham marriage—was built on a foundation of lies. No matter how many sweet nothings were exchanged, they rang hollow, echoing untruths.
Elara only saw the raw emotion they couldn't hide from each other. However, in a different scenario with a stranger as a roommate, spending such an extended period together would likely foster a certain level of connection too.
That night, Balfour gently held Ivy's hand, keeping vigil by her bedside until dawn. Only after making sure her temperature was stable and the color had returned to her lips did he leave the hospital. With a mountain of tasks ahead of him, he was determined to root out the culprit behind the incident, clearing any hazards before Ivy's return to the film set.
No one expected that shortly after Balfour arrived on the set, Margot appeared in a fluster.
Colton, in an attempt to calm her, was caught off guard when Margot suddenly burst into tears, leaving him at a loss for words.
Annoyance flickered in Balfour's gaze. What was this actress doing crying before him?
Colton tried to console Margot, wary that the situation might spiral out of control.
"Why couldn't Thalia’s issues be dealt with on set? Despite being just a crew member, her accident is undoubtedly linked to the production!"
Neither of them knew what Margot was saying, but the tone of her righteous indignation compelled Balfour to pause in his tracks.
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