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…

the devil, her phone

train of thought was interrupted by her ringtone. She pulled out her phone and saw that it was her best

where are you? Thaddeus is

calling because of Thaddeus, who she

staying at a friend’s house in Greenhaven. Don’t worry, Marlinie, and please

that Bertha was safe, Marlinie let out a sigh of relief, “What happened? You two had another fight? You were just fine when we talked earlier, how did you run away with Lea again?”

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

“Alright then! It’s good for you and Lea to have some peace, but please

“Don’t worry, Marlinie! I might not care too much about my own safety, but I’ll

call me if anything

“I will.”

about to hang up, Bertha stopped her, “Wait, Marlinie! I

“What

your daughter Pearl. Are you sure she passed away?”

long time on the other end of the line. “Of course I’m sure.” Bertha said, “But I saw a girl today