The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1653

Sophia gritted her teeth as Bertha led Lea away without looking back.

Thaddeus jumped up from his chair as soon as he realized that Bertha had genuinely left, not just trying to scare him. He was about to chase after her!

Sophia rose and blocked Thaddeus’s path. “Dad, why are you chasing her? Can’t you see through her yet? She was always saying she loves you and that nothing else matters! But now that you’re giving me all your property, and she’s showing her true self! She claims it’s not about the money! Dad, don’t go after her! I bet she won’t win in the divorce court. She’s never contributed to your wealth, so she has no right to take half of it. She’s dreaming!”

Thaddeus, delayed by Sophia, missed the best opportunity to catch up with Bertha. He watched helplessly as Bertha led Lea out of the restaurant…

“Enough! Let me through! I need to bring them back! Bertha rarely returns here, and she doesn’t know anyone here. Where could she take Lea!”

who wants a divorce, not you! If she’s lost here, it’s her own choice, not your fault! Dad, you can’t let them control you anymore. You’re

I am doesn’t matter. I still have to take care of my wife and children!” Thaddeus was anxious. Unable to get past Sophia, he quickly instructed his employees to chase after

believed Bertha was manipulating the situation, deliberately making Thaddeus beg

surprise, her defiance earned her a stinging slap from

SMACK!

in disbelief. “Dad, you hit

be. She’s younger than you. But you’ve been constantly picking fights, upsetting Bertha! I’ve always favored you; aren’t you satisfied? Do you want me to be single for the rest of my life?”

father with teary eyes. “Dad, you say you favor me, but you hit me for them!

hesitated, but then sidestepped

Lea, Sophia clenched her fists