The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2393

Balfour's tone grew terse as Ivy's impatience seeped into their conversation.

"That day, what you said was completely different from Mara’s words. I trusted you, but in front of all those people. we have to wait for the evidence before we can clear the air."

"I'll say it once and for all—I never laid a finger on her that day!"

To Balfour, Ivy's attitude was a dead-end for communication.

He had no desire to argue any further. Words would be meaningless now.

Seeing Balfour so doggedly defend Mara only soured Ivy's mood further.

For the remainder of the trip, neither spoke a word.

Knowing of their return, Alyssa and Dean eagerly awaited at the doorstep. Alyssa's face lit up at Ivy's arrival, despite the frosty air between Ivy and Balfour, their expressions icy, devoid of any shared glances.

The elders exchanged knowing looks, understanding they had to reveal Mara's doings sooner rather than later to avoid prolonging the misunderstanding.

"Back already! Was the traffic alright?" Alyssa asked.

Ivy mustered a smile, "Grandma, it wasn't too bad today."

"That's good to hear," she replied, guiding Ivy inside while addressing Balfour, who trailed behind them. "Balfour, I asked you to bring Ivy home because we need to discuss some family matters. It's important, hence why both of you needed to be present. Otherwise, I wouldn't have interrupted your work. Ivy!"

Uncertain of the topic at hand, Ivy replied, "Grandma, even if Balfour hadn't picked me up, I would've made time to come home."

"That's my girl. Your dorm on set is temporary; your real home is here."

Alyssa patted Ivy's hand, pleased with her response.

There was nothing left to say.

"Because of what? It's her own greed. She was living just fine back in her place. If she hadn't returned, none of this would've happened, right? You seem to forget, Ivy injured her ankle because of that woman! Why don't you pay more attention to your own wife?"

Balfour bowed his head beneath Alyssa's stern gaze, unwilling to argue with an elder. Ivy inhaled deeply.

Indeed, she had nearly forgotten how her ankle injury was entwined with a certain Ms. Lewis.

Yet, why could Balfour so easily dismiss her injury?

"It's different. I'm aware of Ivy's injury. But Mara's case involves deliberate harm. She can't even speak clearly to me yet. I've promised the Lewis family that I would take good care of her."

Alyssa had seen the news but firmly believed that Ivy was incapable of such an act.