The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2377

Even the thought of confronting Balfour made Ivy’s skin crawl. Why was he looking at her that way? Did everything change just because Mara had come back?

But deep down, she knew the truth. If she dared to voice these questions, she'd be admitting defeat. No one would be more pitiful than her.

In the game of love, those who fall deeper are often at the mercy of the other. She was stuck in this quagmire, and she didn't want to add to her embarrassment.

Yet, alone in her room, she couldn't help but curl up and weep over Balfour's doubts.

If only time could be reversed, Ivy thought wistfully. She'd go back to the moment before she fell for Balfour if she could.

...

In the hospital room.

Mara was still fuming at Balfour from her bed, her body turned away in a silent protest.

How could he just take that woman's side? She had been injured because of this, and yet he was still defending Ivy. The more she thought about it, the more her disdain for Ivy grew. She was convinced Ivy must've played dirty; Balfour was too smart to be fooled otherwise.

It was one thing for Mara to say it, but she knew her words might not carry enough weight. She decided it was time to get some others to talk some sense into him.

"Don't worry, I'll sort this out for you," Balfour promised. "Just rest now, and I'll go grab something for you to eat. Any cravings? I'll jot them down and have the family chef whip something up for you."

His words were a clear sign of giving in, and Mara finally relaxed back onto her pillow. "Remember, you said it," she reminded him.