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.

then confessed.

looked at Lea. “Alright, what was it?”

figured out that Tristan’ isn’t actually Tristan. When we went to the bathroom, Tristan’ told me 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

as a look of wonder began to grow on his face. “And did

did! She’s the woman I was just talking

revelation for Marcus. “Are you sure?”

else? I would never mistake her for someone else. Years ago, when my mom was on the brink of death, she appeared like

shock and surprise. “What? My mom saved your mom’s life? Is that

I’ve said it so many times now! Why don’t you guys believe me?”

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