The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1734

Thaddeus was preparing to head out to meet an old friend when he saw his daughter pushing her husband around in his wheelchair. A grimace instantly formed on his face at the sight of Marcus, whom he could never seem to warm up to.

After noticing her father’s silent disapproval, Sophia attempted to ease the tension. “Dad, Marcus and I were thinking of taking Tristan out for a stroll. Would you like to join us?”

Thaddeus grunted in response. “Doesn’t look like you’re exactly thrilled to have me along.”

Sophia quickly reassured him. “Not at all! If you feel like getting out of the house, we’d love to have you.”

Thaddeus waved her off dismissively. “There’s no need for me to tag along and be a third-wheel.”

With that, Thaddeus turned his back and walked towards the elevator as his entourage of bodyguards trailed behind him.

him go as a slow and sad sigh escaped her lips. Her relationship with her father had been growing increasingly strained. Sophia couldn’t help but

deliberately slowed her pace as

the way, Marcus broke the silence. “What’s going on with you

tried to brush it off casually. “Nothing, Marcus. Don’t overthink it.”

his eyes. “I remember your father always doting on you. But lately, he seems different. Did

her father’s attitude towards her. This made Sophia even more anxious about her inheritance.

her father against her. Those two were nothing short of no-good troublemakers.

Bertha and Lea leaving. He’s been a bit harsh

smile tugged at Marcus’s lips. “Is that so? I thought maybe my presence was causing a rift

quickly denied it. “No way, Marcus! My father fully supports us.

Sophia wheeled

the elevator doors closed,