The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2402

After being scolded by the doctor, Balfour cast a worried glance at Mara.

"Thanks for the heads up, Doc."

"It’s fine. Just remember one thing: you can't stress Ms. Lewis out anymore."

"Got it," Balfour replied.

Surveying the scene, Balfour heaved a deep sigh.

He wasn't sure if it was his fault, if he had mishandled things, causing the relationship between the three of them to become so tangled. But now wasn't the time to suggest Mara go back home, not when she was still unconscious.

And how on earth had she managed to take leave from the academy without his knowledge?

Balfour's head throbbed with the thought.

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Over at the Howard Group, the news spread like wildfire that the formidable matriarch was coming for an inspection. The rumor sent everyone into a frenzy. Desks were tidied, trash was swept away, and the tech department's engineers, usually a scruffy bunch due to their round-the-clock coding sessions, made a beeline for the bathroom to wash up and shave.