Chapter 1711

Thaddeus just wanted to smoke a cigar to ease his discomfort, but when the cigar was taken away, his awkwardness only intensified.

“Bertha,” he began, “I understand everything you said. I may have been thoughtless, which was unfair to Lea. But for Lea’s sake, you can’t just say you want a divorce. Lea is still young.”

Seated next to her mother and nibbling on a slice of pizza, Lea began to interject. “Don’t use me as an excuse. I don’t care. If you two get divorced, I’ll stay with Mom. To me, that’s still a complete family.”

“You…” Thaddeus began.

Bertha gave Thaddeus a cold look. “Did you hear that? To your child, it doesn’t matter whether you’re around.”

thigh as he fell silent for a long while. When he finally lifted his head, he said, “How could I be so biased as to leave nothing for you and Lea? I didn’t want to say anything because I was afraid it would cause chaos if Sophia found out. Bertha,

confused. “What do you mean? Be clear.”

father, curious about what excuse he’d come

began investing in numerous properties under your and Lea’s names. Those properties are no less valuable than the ones I’m giving to

sensitive and easily jealous. If she found out I was dividing my assets equally, she’d only resent

wanted peace in our home, so I hid your and Lea’s share. This way, we’d have fewer conflicts at home and a bit more tranquility.

bad at keeping secrets. You reveal everything on your face and I feared you’d give us away to Sophia.

her more emotional support helps her feel secure, but that doesn’t mean I don’t love our two children equally.

as I love

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