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.

for the sake of Marcus and the good lady’s future, she couldn’t defend

her lips in silence made Bertha’s irritation grow. She felt

you something. Why

“Mom, I…I can’t

it and tell me why you lied! Haven’t I taught you since you were

felt utterly wronged and speechless.

“Didn’t lie? Didn’t you just admit to your father that you intentionally lied? Now you’re saying you didn’t lie?! What’s true and what’s not? You’ve become

her mouth to speak, but in the end,

the truth, felt that her daughter was behaving badly and needed to be taught

won’t admit your mistake, huh?

choice, Lea extended

ever laying a finger on her daughter. But today, she felt that Lea had become unruly, so a punishment was

gritted teeth, she harshly slapped Lea’s

pain, but she didn’t cry, clenching her teeth to