The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1656

“Lea, go and pick a guest room for yourself. This house belongs to a friend of mine. Though they’re not currently living here, we must respect their belongings and only occupy one room.”

Lea, always understanding, nodded and then asked, “Mom, what about my books and homework? They’re still at that hotel, right?”

Bertha sighed, “We’ll figure out how to get them in a few days.”

“Okay!”

Lea obediently headed off to pick her room.

After Lea left the room, Bertha sat alone on the couch, pondering over her marriage with Thaddeus. Suddenly, her mind drifted to the lady who had helped her today.

That lady, Ellinor, was quite unique. No wonder Marcus, even with his amnesia, didn’t fall for Sophia. Sophia was simply too selfish compared to Ellinor.

Moreover, Bertha couldn’t shake the feeling that Ellinor looked a bit like…

devil, her phone rang!

pulled out her phone and

the anxious voice of her friend Marlinie came through, “Bertha, where are you? Thaddeus is looking for you. He even

because of Thaddeus, who she didn’t want

friend’s house in Greenhaven. Don’t worry, Marlinie, and please don’t tell him about it.”

Bertha was safe, Marlinie let out a sigh of relief, “What happened? You two had another fight?

“Let’s not talk about him. It just makes

for you and Lea to have some peace, but please be careful,

Marlinie! I might not care too much about my own safety, but I’ll never compromise Lea’s. We’ll be fine.”

me if

“I will.”

to hang up, Bertha stopped her, “Wait,

patiently responded, “What

“Marlinie, about your daughter Pearl. Are you

fell silent for a long time on the other end of the line. “Of course I’m sure.” Bertha said, “But I saw a girl today who looks so much like you. And she’s about the same