The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1637

However, the two little rascals’ antics were not going to get past Marcus’ keen sight. He cast a glance at them and spoke in a casual yet firm tone, “If you two have something to say, then say it. Do you think you can communicate through cheeky grins and winks without me noticing?”

Both children froze and then turned to look at Marcus with both guilty and embarrassed expressions.

Adrian flashed a small smile. “Dad, we…didn’t talk about anything.”

Marcus squinted his eyes as his piercing gaze landed on his son. “There’s nobody else here now, so spill it! Were you two plotting something when you went to the bathroom together?”

Adrian knew his father had seen through everything. He exchanged a glance with Lea, unsure if he could reveal their secret.

for a moment and then confessed. “Marcus, we did indeed discuss something

at Lea. “Alright,

he thought he heard his mom’s voice and wanted to go upstairs to look for her. I didn’t feel comfortable letting him go alone, so I told him to come back here while I went up to search for

was

was something Marcus hadn’t anticipated. His eyes tightened as a look of wonder began to grow on his face. “And did

was just talking about to my parents. She once saved my mother’s

revelation for Marcus. “Are you

like everyone else? I would never mistake her for someone else. Years ago, when my mom was on the brink of death, she appeared like an angel and extended a helping hand. I’ve etched her face into my memory. She hasn’t changed much over the years, so I recognized her

anything, Adrian had already begun expressing his shock and surprise. “What? My mom saved

Lea retorted, “Yes, it’s true! I’ve said it so many times now!

shook his head. “Aunt Lea, I’m not doubting you! I’m