The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1780

Upon seeing Sheila’s sudden change of attitude, Marlinie and Bertha glanced at each other, then back at Sheila.

With a sycophantic smile on her face, Sheila encouraged them to come in. “Come in, come in. The sun is blazing outside; don’t just stand there.”

Marlinie nodded. “When is your father expected to be home?”

Sheila chuckled. “He’ll be back soon, very soon! Come in and sit down. I’ll make some tea for you. Just wait a bit; my father will be home any minute.”

Marlinie led Bertha and the young Lea into the Mendoza family’s cozy suburban home.

Guests naturally drifted towards the living room,

But Sheila blocked their path. Her face beamed as she said, “Ladies, our living room couch is currently out of commission. I’m afraid it can’t be used at the moment. Please follow me upstairs to the guest room. It’s much cooler up there.”

kind invitation, Marlinie and Bertha

and Marlinie, was on high alert; something seemed off.

the attic room, the same room Ellinor

please make yourselves comfortable here. I’ll go and prepare some refreshments

accommodated in such a small, confined space, she merely thanked Sheila and didn’t comment

like a guest room.

her daughter’s head. “We shouldn’t speak ill of others’ hospitality, dear. If they ask us to

for both Sheila and their current

found herself intrigued

resemble a guest room. It seemed more like a room that

which were all covered in a

this old, dark, and narrow room was probably

to go through someone else’s belongings, but Marlinie was desperate to confirm her hunch. With that in mind, Marlinie approached the writing desk