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…”

said this, she led the two children out of

thought, she couldn’t fathom why. This was the first real encounter between her and Bertha. Why had Bertha looked

quite strange.

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

down to look at Adrian, playfully pinching his nose. “Really? I thought you were having quite the time

lie. I really like spending time with handsome Dad, but Sophia is always hovering

go home with Mommy because Sophia is annoying? If she wasn’t there, would you prefer to stay with that

could

tapped Adrian’s head in mock

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

a slight smile. This kid was quite

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