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.

she truly is the woman who saved your mother, both Sophia and I will apologize to you. However, if we find that this

you meet this good lady, you’ll

his tie. His tone was teasing. “Well then,

as her face went pink with anger. “You guys don’t believe me, so I won’t take you. She’s

daughter’s temper. She was just like him when he was

here and eat your meal with your sister and brother-in-law. No more running around!”

picking

her husband. “Let’s go upstairs and find this woman. Maybe Lea really did find the woman who saved

around his wife’s shoulder.

Bertha went upstairs to find the mysterious woman who had once saved Bertha’s life.

stood. “Marcus, stay here with Tristan and Lea. I’m