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.

sake of Marcus and the good lady’s

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

I ask you something. Why aren’t

“Mom, I…I

lied! Haven’t I taught you since you were little to be honest and

felt utterly wronged and speechless. “I…I didn’t lie…”

admit to your father that you intentionally lied? Now you’re saying

in the end, she

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

with a stern voice, she commanded, “You still won’t

other choice, Lea extended her small hand.

But today,

harshly slapped

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