Chapter 2628


    Olivia nodded somberly, the weight of her words as heavy as the air in the room. “I know I don’t have


    enough proof right now, but I’ve lived with her for years. Sooner orter, she’ll slip up; she’ll leave a


    trail.”


    Balfour found the whole thing absurd. Tomit fratricide for what she deemed love was beyond his


    comprehension! Yet as Oliviaid out the evidence before him, those peculiar details from the past


    began to resurface in his mind.


    “That’s why I need to tell you, Balfour, she’s dangerous, incredibly so. Ivy’s kidnapping had to be her


    doing. I even suspect that Alyssa’s fall down the stairs wasn’t an ident at all!”


    Balfour closed his eyes briefly.


    From the moment Olivia decided toy it all out, she knew where her loyaltiesy. 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 woulde back to finish what she started.


    He couldn’t 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 Mara’s 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 soposed, 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.


    “Balfour’s here, honey,” he choked out.


    “Grandma!” Balfour knelt on one knee by her bed.


    Alyssa stroked his head with her weathered hands. “Oh dear, such a big man and still so sentimental.


    I’m alright, aren’t I? I know these past days have been hard on you. How’s Ivy? I heard there was a bit


    of a mishap.”


    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 ident.


    Balfour, understanding Dean’s concerns, managed a smile. “Don’t worry, she’s 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?”


    Balfour nodded. “I 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 she’s done!”


    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.


    “Grandpa, you take good care of Grandma. Leave the rest to me.”


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    Dean nodded, waving Balfour off with a gesture that said, ‘Go, I’ve got this.’