The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2309

But Alyssa and Dean were getting on in years; there was no way they could dash into the woods to join the search for the missing person.

They had no choice but to wait outside.

"Ms. Lewis! Ms. Lewis, are you out there?" called Ivy, her voice piercing the stillness of the evening.

Mara scowled in irritation upon hearing Ivy's voice.

What was that wretched woman doing here?

Mara had no interest in being found by her, of all people.

Ivy was just putting on a show for Balfour to see, wasn't she? All that affectation—did Ivy really think she couldn't see right through it?

The very next moment, Ivy's flashlight beam hit Mara square in the face. She immediately shut her eyes and clamped a hand over her mouth, desperate not to make a sound.

"Damn it all!"

"Ms. Lewis, if you're out there, and there's been some kind of misunderstanding, let's clear it up. Come on out. It's not safe to be in these woods for too long. Ms. Lewis, can you hear me? Come out!"

Ha! Misunderstanding? There was no misunderstanding. If Ivy was in the picture, then Mara might as well be invisible.

Mara watched from the shadows, repulsed by Ivy's feigned concern. Such an actress she was, playing her role even when there was no audience.

A true queen of drama!

"Ms. Lewis! Ms. Lewis—"

As if my name is yours to call, Mara thought bitterly.