The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1710

“Sure, I left you, and our living conditions took a dive, but don’t worry your pretty little head. My daughter and I won’t starve. What are you doing here? Spit it out or skedaddle; don’t you dare interrupt our supper!”

Thaddeus felt pain in his chest after hearing his usually gentle wife snap at him like this. He sighed, took a seat, and softened his tone a bit. “Alright, have you finished your tantrum yet? We’re not spring chickens anymore, so why are you acting so damn stubborn? Finish up this junk food and come home with me.”

Bertha held a half-eaten pizza in her hand.

Then she had to put it down to fire back at him. “Thaddeus, did you not hear what I said the other day, or did you simply choose to ignore it?!”

Thaddeus looked innocent. “When have I ever ignored what you said? Bertha, can’t we just stop this nonsense?”

forgotten? If we’re getting a divorce, we obviously need to start by living separately. Why should I go back

was in a bad mood that day and didn’t speak kindly to you and Lea, but surely that’s not

“A minor issue? You still think the reason I’m upset is some minor inconvenience to you. Thaddeus, what have I gained from being with you all these years? Everyone thinks I’m living a life of luxury because I’m with you,

but

you know better than anyone that life with you hasn’t been a walk in the

she’s been condescending and awful to me

Lea as a threat, thinking that I had Lea to compete with her for the inheritance. I’ve

in such

don’t care for

Thaddeus tried to