Chapter 2182


    Chapter 2182


    Dean waved off the concerns with a dismissive hand, “You’re always worrying too much, fussing over


    this and that. There’s no need to lose any sleep over it. Let them be. The young folks have their own


    ways of doing things and their own choices to make. We’re getting on in years. How much longer can


    we fret over their lives? Better to let go sooner rather thanter.


    Dean seemed to see things more clearly than Alyssa.


    But Alyssa had finally found a granddaughter-inw like Ivy, who met all her expectations, and she


    didn’t want to lose her!


    [Can’t believe how much you trusted me, thanks Nn.]


    Ivy typed the message with earnest intent and hit send.


    Nn replied: [It’s not just me. You have fans across all tforms rooting for you, digging up the tiniest


    bits of evidence to prove your innocence. Ivy, with so many people looking forward to your work and


    loving what you do, you’ve got to keep your chin up and carry on filming!]


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    Ivy smiled as she read Nn’s blessing.


    She was about to type a thank you when she suddenly remembered the girl who had called earlier in


    the day.


    Maybe Nn would know something? After all, Balfour and Nn were cousins and had known each


    other since they were kids.


    Nn always seemed to be in the know, a step ahead of others. Besides, he was the only one she


    could turn to with her questions.


    If she missed this chance, who knew when she’d get another opportunity to uncover the identity of that


    mysterious girl.


    [Nn, do you happen to know someone named Mara?]


    A minute of silence passed before Nn messaged back: [How did youe to hear about her? Who


    told you? Did Balfour mention her to you?]


    Ivy didn’t want to delve into details: [Uh… Balfour mentioned her once. I got curious, that’s all. You’re


    his cousin and probably know more than I do. I’d like to understand more about Balfour’s past.]


    Ivy’s approach was casual, but Nn seemed a bit hesitant.


    [Do you really want to know?]


    Ivy wished she could nod vigorously enough for him to see, but settled for sending an emoji instead.


    [Nn, I really want to know who this girl is. I’m just too shy to ask Balfour directly.]


    “Their rtionship is pretty straightforward; they’ve been friends for a long time and were there for each


    other during tough times,” Nn replied, sending a voice message this time. His tone was casual, but it


    sent ripples through Ivy’s heart.


    [Been there for each other? Did Balfour go through some tough times?]


    Nn typed: [Yes, he went through something, but I don’t know the details. Mara moved abroad with


    her family a while ago, and Balfour sometimes goes to visit her.]


    As Ivy read Nn’s message, her emotions were a tangled mess.


    No wonder this girl was so important and special to Balfour; they had known each other since


    childhood.


    Nn sent another message: [Mara’s always been a special friend to Balfour. I’m sure he’ll introduce


    you to her at some point.]


    Special…


    Ivy didn’t need Nn to tell her that; she could feel it.


    [Okay, I’ve got it! Thanks for filling me in, Nn. I’ve got an early call time tomorrow, so I’ll stop here.


    We’ll catch up when we’re both free.]