The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2276

Mara maintained a respectful smile as she spoke, "Oh, it's no big deal. Balfour has been good to me for years. Taking care of you is the least I can do! You just go ahead and get on with your work, Balfour."

As she mentioned Balfour’s care over the years, Alyssa felt a twinge of discomfort.

It was not that she felt Balfour should not look after his lifesaver's sister but rather that she disapproved of how it was done.

Despite the deep connections between Mara's sister and Balfour back in the day, they always believed that repaying a debt was enough; there was no need to entangle more favors.

Yet for years, Balfour's frequent trips to M State were unstoppable, and in the end, they just let him be.

If Mara harbored inappropriate feelings for Balfour, what was he supposed to do?

That was their real concern.

Now that Ivy had finally tied the knot with Balfour and they were starting their life together, Mara suddenly flew back from overseas.

Alyssa could not guess what Mara was scheming, but her instincts were on high alert.

That evening, Balfour settled Mara into the guest bedroom on the first floor and left once everything was in order.

With the room to herself, Mara finally relaxed, sinking comfortably into the bed.

She had already scoped out Balfour and Ivy's master bedroom on the second floor.

The elderly couple's room was also on the first floor; climbing stairs was inconvenient for their age.

It would not do to ask to tour their room brazenly, so she merely glanced in passing.

Mara was not in a rush; there was plenty of time ahead. Now that she was living under the same roof, she could take her time to plan her next moves.

She was confident she would not lose out to any woman, and winning over the old lady was just a matter of time.

When Balfour returned to Ivy's hospital room, he found her curled under the covers, shrouded in her own world.