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 of

why. This was the first real encounter between her and Bertha. Why had Bertha looked at

quite

watching Bertha exit the restroom with Lea and Tristan, Adrian affectionately hugged Ellinor’s

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

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

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

his head. “No way! Mommy is the most important! I just think that if that annoying woman Sophia wasn’t there, then Mommy could be with

head in mock annoyance.

stop pretending. I know you like handsome Dad too. When the time comes, you won’t need

pulled a slight smile. This kid

restroom was too close to Sophia’s table, and any hasty exit could easily be noticed.