The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2626

In the end, after some heartfelt conversations with her therapist, Victoria abandoned the dark thoughts that had been circling her mind. After all, she had her sister to look after, didn't she? Even though Mara had been distant, it was all because of her own mistakes, wasn't it?

Was Mara actually starting to warm up to her again?

Mara flashed a cryptic smile and said, "Yeah, as long as you're eating, that's good. Dad's already... well, you know. I don't want to see you getting sick again."

Victoria's face lit up with gratitude as she stepped forward and clasped Mara's fingers. "Mara, I'm so sorry for everything that happened. I know you've been holding a grudge against me. I promise, from now on, I'll take good care of Dad. Please, can we stop this silence between us?"

Mara, who was inwardly reeling, didn’t let it show. Instead, she broke character and pulled Victoria into an embrace, patting her on the shoulder. "Victoria, I'm the one who messed up before. We're blood, how could I ever stay mad at you? But you need to keep up with your meds, or you won't get better."

Victoria nodded earnestly. "I'll beat this illness, I'll get healthy, and then we'll make the most of our lives together."

"That's the spirit."

Out of Victoria's sight, Mara's smile twisted into something malevolent. She knew Victoria was now one step closer to the edge.

It took over a month before Victoria returned to the campus. With such a tragedy at home, her classmates were naturally concerned. She always responded with a faint smile, unwilling to delve into the details, a stark contrast to her once bubbly enthusiasm.