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.

watched him go as a slow and sad sigh escaped her lips. Her relationship with her father had been growing increasingly

and further strain their relationship, Sophia deliberately slowed her pace as she pushed Marcus towards

the silence. “What’s going on with you and

back to reality, Sophia tried to brush it off casually. “Nothing,

“I remember your father always doting on you. But lately,

her. This

and her daughter must have provoked her father against her. Those two

happened. My father’s just upset about Bertha and Lea leaving. He’s been a

I thought maybe my presence was causing a rift between you

denied it. “No way, Marcus! My father

doors conveniently opened. Sophia wheeled Marcus in, with Tristan obediently following behind.

the elevator doors closed, the silence was deafening.