The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1636

Lea looked defiant. “Dad, I’m not making this up. I really found the woman who saved Mom. Sophia is doubting me, so why should I apologize? You always favor her, and now you’re joining her in bullying me too?! Hmph! If it weren’t for Mom’s affection for you, I wouldn’t even acknowledge you as my dad!”

Thaddeus’s face darkened at his youngest daughter’s outburst. “You…”

Bertha laid a hand on her daughter’s shoulder. “Lea, how could you talk to your father like that?”

Lea didn’t argue with her mother, but she clenched her jaw and refused to back down

His daughter’s stubborn stance made Thaddeus feel a bit nostalgic. She was as headstrong as he had been at her age, and it softened his irritation. He sighed and offered a compromise.

who saved your mother, both Sophia and I will apologize to you. However, if we find that this woman is not reliable, you must apologize to your sister. Is

stubborn, but she agreed. “Fine! I guarantee that once you

then, why don’t you

so I won’t take you. She’s in the

temper. She was

however, looked concerned. “Stay here and eat your meal with your sister and brother-in-law. No more running

returned to her seat, picking up her

go upstairs and find this woman. Maybe Lea really did find the woman who saved

around his

to find the mysterious woman who had

her parents leave, and then her gaze shifted to Lea, who looked smug. Something felt off, so she stood. “Marcus, stay here with Tristan and