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Chapter 2526
Balfour wanted to refuse, but to his surprise, Ivy, after a moment of contemplation, spoke
up and insisted that both of them stay.
“It’s just like Mara mentioned, we’re short-handed at home. Plus, we could use all the help
we can get to dig up evidence.
Grandma will be waking up soon, and we’ve got to head to the hospital to take over
Grandpa’s shift to look after Grandma. With all that’s going on at home, we’re swamped.”
Even though Alyssa was still laid up in the hospital, her condition unclear, Ivy’s words
seemed to anchor Balfour’s worry, as if Alyssa’s recovery was guaranteed.
“You’re right, Ivy. Once grandma wakes up, both you and I need to be there for grandpa.
After all, he’s getting on in years and can’t be staying at the hospital around the clock.”
With this thought, Balfour lifted his head and looked at Mara and Olivia with gratitude.
“I appreciate it, you two. We’ll likely need your assistance moving forward.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOlivia smiled, pleasantly surprised by the gratitude, and waved her hands dismissively.
“I’m thrilled to have been invited today. It’s an unexpected joy. I’m more than happy to
lend a hand. Just let me know what you need.”
Mara, however, couldn’t muster a smile. It was she who had initially offered to help, yet
now, with Ivy’s framing of the situation, it seemed as if it was her persuading Balfour that
led to their stay. Was she assuming the role of the hostess? Now that they were staying,
the situation didn’t sit well with Mara.
“I’ll have Mark send over the surveillance tapes.” Balfour rose to his feet, needing to ke
busy or else he’d be left at home, anxiously awaiting news from the hospital, a prospe that
could lead to his unraveling.
Over the years, Balfour had grown into a level-headed adult, capable of handling whateve
the corporate world threw at him. Whether it was a betrayal by a long-time senior
colleague or an unexpected contract termination at a crucial signing, he had weathered it
all.
But facing his grandparents’ accident, he couldn’t stay detached.
Even as he reviewed the surveillance footage, his hands trembled.
Ivy watched him with great concern. She felt helpless, able to offer comfort only when
good news came from the hospital.
Ivy, too, was worried about Alyssa, especially with Dean steadfast by Alyssa’s side. If
something serious happened to Alyssa, she feared he might not want to live either.
The thought of Balfour facing the loss of both grandparents twisted her heart in knots.
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She couldn’t bear the thought of losing them, nor could she stand to see Balfour go
through such a loss.
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Though Alyssa seemed healthy enough for her age, elderly bones are fragile. That one fall
not only broke bones but also injured her head
Ivy sighed deeply, wishing the situation wasn’t as dire as she feared.
Before leaving, Balfour had warned the guests that if they wanted to offend him, they
should feel free to spread the news.
Under the Howard Group’s influence, indeed no one dared to gossip. But in the end, there
are no secrets that time doesn’t reveal, and the news of the Howard family’s misfortune
still slipped out.
[Tsk, tsk, tsk, don’t you think that certain someone is just bad luck incarnate? Wherever
she goes, families fall apart!]
[I feel you. Maybe it’s just bad karma, you know, jinxing her own family.]
When the word of the Howard family’s troubles hit the streets, it was Ivy who found.
herself in the eye of the storm.
Many online voices believed it was Ivy’s arrival that spelled disaster for the family. But
Ivy’s fans saw the accusers as nothing more than ignorant fools.
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