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!”

“Dad, she’s the one who wants a divorce, not you! If she’s lost here, it’s her own

have to take care of my wife and children!” Thaddeus was anxious. Unable to get past Sophia, he quickly

Lea. She believed Bertha was manipulating the situation, deliberately making Thaddeus beg for her. She didn’t want to play into Bertha’s hands!

her a stinging slap

SMACK!

her father in disbelief. “Dad, you hit me? You hit me for them?”

enough? I’ve always told you to let Lea 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

covered her cheek, looking at her father with teary eyes. “Dad, you say you

then sidestepped Sophia

to find Bertha and Lea, Sophia clenched her fists in anger, jealousy, and