Chapter 2343: Chapter 2343

After what felt like moving mountains, Mara finally managed to get Balfour to lie down on the couch.

She carefully adjusted his position before cautiously settling into his embrace.

Balfour, half-conscious and pliable, slumped against her shoulder as Mara, beaming sweetly, snapped a selfie of their seemingly intimate moment.

“It’s such a shame you’re out of it,” she whispered as if confiding in a best friend. “If only you were awake to see how perfect we are together. But you’re all tangled up in that siren’s spell, unable to see who you truly want. No worries, though. I’ll stick by you until you realize that I’m the one you’re looking for.”

Snap after snap, Mara captured their closeness, gently leaning in toward Balfour.

“Don’t hold this against me when you sober up, Balfour! You should’ve kicked that Ivy to the curb ages ago. Ever since I returned, I’ve been on a mission to get her out of the picture. Trust me, I’ll take care of that pesky woman for you. Sleep tight, don’t let her haunt your dreams. While you’re pining for her, has she ever spared a thought for you? I’m the one who truly cares!”

Once Balfour was settled on the couch, Mara stood up and checked the photos on her phone. A satisfied smile spread across her face at the sight of their “sweet” moments captured in photos.

“These ought to do the trick. If that woman can’t see the writing on the wall now, she’s got some nerve.

But in time, she’ll see these photos and realize she’ll never have you.”

Suddenly, the sound of the door clicking open made Mara nearly drop her ph Her eyes widened in fear as she saw the figure who should’ve been resting in room-Alyssa.

“A… Alyssa?” Mara’s voice cracked with nerves.

Alyssa’s face was unreadable, even a bit icy, as she approached, causing Mara to back in retreat. After a cursory glance to ensure Balfour was decent, she turned her to Mara.

“Miss Lewis, your room is on the ground floor, isn’t it? What brings you to Balfour’s upstairs study?”

Mara’s smile faltered. That old lady was always on her guard, wasn’t she? Mara thought she’d gone to bed, but she had been lying in wait all along. Thank goodness she hadn’t walked in while Mara was taking pictures.

“Oh, you see, I found a book here earlier and forgot to take it with me,” Mara explained, holding up the book as if it were a talisman. “I was just reading it here and thought I’d take it back to my room to continue. I noticed Balfour had fallen asleep. He must be exhausted. I didn’t want him to catch a cold, so I covered him with a blanket.”

Alyssa scrutinized her, then finally nodded.

“Balfour is a married man now, Miss Lewis. Not to be old-fashioned, but it’s really not proper for you to be this close. If you had any self-respect, you wouldn’t be in a grown man’s room while he’s sleeping.

Since you’ve got your book, you should go back to your own room now.”

There was a sharp glint in Alyssa’s eye, as if she saw through Mara’s facade.

But Mara wasn’t one to back down easily. She argued, knowing Alyssa hadn’t discovered her photo session, “Alyssa, I know you’re not fond of me, but I’ve never been disrespectful or acted improperly.”