The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1648

Bertha assured Ellinor that she wouldn’t breathe a word about what she’d seen in the restroom to Thaddeus and Sophia. She then prepared to take her daughter, Lea, and the real Tristan

back to their table.

As she turned to lead the children away, she exchanged a glance with Ellinor and caught sight of her profile. She felt a jarring sense of familiarity.

She abruptly halted, taking a longer look.

Ellinor, feeling the intensity of Bertha’s gaze, seemed puzzled. “Is there something on my face, ma’am?”

Bertha snapped back to reality, shaking her head apologetically. “No, no…”

led the two children out

fathom why. This was the first real encounter between her and Bertha.

quite

with Lea and Tristan, Adrian affectionately hugged Ellinor’s leg. “Mommy, I can finally go

his nose. “Really? I thought

Mommy, I won’t lie. I really like spending time with handsome Dad, but Sophia is always hovering around

only want to go home with Mommy because Sophia is annoying? If she wasn’t there, would you

could be with handsome Dad. Then I could be with Mommy, and handsome Dad could come to our house.

head in mock

“Mommy, stop pretending. I know you like handsome Dad too. When the time comes, you

pulled a slight smile. This kid

Adrian. The restroom was too close to Sophia’s table, and any hasty exit could