Chapter 2628
Olivia nodded somberly, the weight of her words as heavy as the air in the room. âI know I don't
have enough proof right now, but I've lived with her for years. Sooner or later, she'll slip up; she'll
leave a trail.â
Balfour found the whole thing absurd. To commit fratricide for what she deemed love was beyond
his comprehension! Yet as Olivia laid out the evidence before him, those peculiar details from the
past began to resurface in his mind.
âThat's why I need to tell you, Balfour, sheâs dangerous, incredibly so. Ivy's kidnapping had to be her
doing. I even suspect that Alyssaâs fall down the stairs wasn't an accident at all!â
Balfour closed his eyes briefly.
From the moment Olivia decided to lay it all out, she knew where her loyalties lay. Choosing
between Balfour and Mara was a no-brainer for anyone with half a brain.
After making arrangements, Balfour left the house in a rush, quickly getting into his car and driving
back to the hospital. He couldn't stop worrying about Ivy. If Mara was as vengeful as Olivia
described, he was certain she would come back to finish what she
started.
He couldnât fathom what he had done to remembered any connection between them, besides
Victoria. To think he had been friends with a murderer for so long, Balfour could not forgive himself.
1th carn Maraâs twisted affection. He barely
Upon arriving at the hospital, before he could even enter Ivy's room, he heard the good news that
Alyssa had awakened!
His heart lifted at the sight of two guards stationed by Ivy's room, a sign that she was
safe.
Now, his priority was to find evidence against Mara, to bring her to justice and make her face the
consequences of her actions.
Alyssa was frail but managed a pale smile when she saw Balfour rush to her side, reassuring him
with her eyes.
Dean, usually so composed, couldn't help but tear up as he clutched her hands beside the bed, as if
fearing he'd lose her if he let go.
âBalfour's here, honey,â he choked out.
âGrandma!â Balfour knelt on one knee by her bed.
Alyssa stroked his head with her weathered hands. âOh dear, such a big man and still so
sentimental. I'm alright, aren't 1? I know these past days have been hard on you. How's Ivy? I heard
there was a bit of a mishap.â
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Dean had refrained from telling her everything, fearing it would be too much for her just after
waking up, merely mentioning that Ivy had a small accident.
Balfour, understanding Dean's concerns, managed a smile. âDonât worry, sheâs going to be fine.
Grandma, I wanted to ask about the day you fell. Did you suspect-"
"You've figured it out, haven't you?â
Balfour nodded. âI only learned today of some truly terrible things. I've been blind, Grandma,
befriending a wolf in sheep's clothing for years. But don't worry, I won't let this go lightly. She will
pay for what sheâs done!â
Alyssa, seeing Balfour's anger, sensed there was more to the story. She wanted to press further, but
her energy was failing her after just waking up. Noticing her fatigue, Balfour stood to leave, assuring
her that Dean would take care of her.
âGrandpa, you take good care of Grandma. Leave the rest to me.â
Dean nodded, waving Balfour off with a gesture that said, âGo, I've got this.â
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