The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1761

Lea nodded honestly. “Ms. Marlinie, anyone would be startled if you just showed up out of the blue like that, especially at this hour.”

The woman gave her an apologetic smile as she crouched down to hug Lea. “I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to scare you… It’s just that your mother sent me a picture of a girl today who looks exactly like my daughter. I had to catch a red-eye flight from M State to see you guys.”

Lea blinked in understanding. The good lady who saved her mom must be Ms. Marlinie’s long-lost daughter.

No wonder her dad’s bodyguards didn’t flinch when she came knocking. They recognized Ms. Marlinie, her mother’s best friend.

Bertha sighed at her friend’s rash actions. She first pulled her luggage inside before closing the front door.

“Marlinie, sit down. I’ll get you a cup of water.”

Marlinie stood up and shook her head. “There’s no need for water, Bertha. I want to meet this Ellinor girl. I need to see her.”

to her, but considering it’s

sofa.

seemed like a different person now. She was completely in a daze

Marlinie and shook her head. “That’s not true, Ms. Marlinie. Ellinor is very independent and brave.”

Lea. “She’s independent and brave?”

risked her life to save

welling up in her eyes but

were a whirlwind. After looking at the picture, she had a strong feeling that the girl

about the girl’s

was always hiding behind her brother whenever strangers visited. It

darling of

always look out for his baby sister. He kept her away from all dangers. He wouldn’t allow anything

and timid daughter had grown into a brave