The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1646

Belinda’s question seemed to echo the queries of everyone else.

Balfour pinched the bridge of his nose. “It’s because he has amnesia, and he’s been force-fed some unknown medication by Sophia for years, causing severe muscle atrophy in his legs. And well, Thaddeus would do anything for his daughter, so your uncle couldn’t break away from Sophia’s control before he could fully recover.”

That explained it.

Veronica clenched her fists, wishing she could march right in and take down that wicked woman.

Meanwhile, in the restroom.

Bertha had dragged Lea into the restroom before beginning her tirade. “You little rascal, why on earth did you lie to your father and me today?” Lea’s face was a mess of emotions. She felt wronged.

She didn’t lie.

Marcus and the good lady’s future, she couldn’t defend herself now.

daughter pursing her lips in silence made Bertha’s irritation grow. She felt like Lea was showing

me when I ask you something. Why aren’t

pouted. “Mom, I…I

felt a sense of disappointment. “What do you mean you can’t answer? If you’ve lied, you should admit it and tell me why you lied! Haven’t I taught you

wronged and

father that you intentionally lied? Now you’re saying you didn’t lie?! What’s

but in the end, she held back and remained silent.

was

voice, she commanded, “You still won’t admit your mistake, huh? Give

choice, Lea

been gentle, hardly ever laying a finger on her daughter. But today, she felt that Lea had become unruly, so

teeth, she harshly slapped

felt a stinging pain, but she didn’t cry, clenching her teeth to bear