The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1439

The sound of Sophia’s voice prompted the man to turn his head slowly. His handsome face was striking from every angle, but there was a persistent hint of melancholy in his eyes. He glanced at Sophia but offered no words.

A window was ajar in the room, letting a breeze in. The white curtains fluttered around him, accentuating the frail beauty of the man who was bound to a wheelchair year-round.

Sophia, used to his reticence, didn’t give it much thought. She closed the window before turning back to him. “You didn’t touch your lunch in the dining room. Did you at least take your medicine?” She asked.

“Uh-huh, I did.” He finally replied.

Sophia glanced at the pill bottle on the nightstand. “Marcus, we came back to help Dad sell off his companies and assets here. Once we’ve wrapped everything up, we can wash our hands of it all and not have to worry about any business here.”,

Marcus seemed to half-listen as he gazed out at the city. “Have I been to this city before?”

Sophia was taken aback, and a hint of guilt flickered in her eyes before she forced a casual smile. “No, not at all! You were born and raised in the M State. This is your first time here.”

streets seem so familiar

“That’s not unusual. Modern cities around the world are often quite similar in their design. Now, don’t fret about it. You haven’t eaten since lunch; what do you feel like having

fine. I’d like to take a bath first.” Marcus

moved closer to him, pushing his wheelchair toward the

reached the bathroom door, Marcus braked the wheelchair with his hands. “That’s enough. You can leave now.” He said, his voice

might be hard for you

care of Tristan. I

his resolve, Sophia didn’t push any further. She offered a composed smile. “Alright then, I’ll go keep Tristan company. Don’t lock the door and call me if you need

and maneuvered his wheelchair into the bathroom, closing

moment as her fists clenched in silent frustration before she turned to attend to

Inside the bathroom.

took off his shirt and undid his pants. He used his hands to push