The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1796

Thaddeus was also intrigued.

What could possibly bring Balfour to the hospital?

However, it was surprising to see his wife, who usually had no interest in the outside world, showing curiosity about a young man. “Bertha, why are you interested in that chap?” He asked.

Bertha instinctively glanced around to ensure no one was within earshot before whispering, “The Howards are Marlinie’s ex-in-laws. The elder son you mentioned must be Marlinie’s firstborn.”

Thaddeus’s eyes bulged in surprise at this shocking revelation.

Over the years, he had developed a distaste for his wife’s best friend, Marlinie, who had always been a barrier between him and Bertha.

Consequently, he had little interest in Marlinie’s past. He only knew fragments from Bertha’s occasional comments.

He had no idea that she had once been married into the Howard family.

After learning from his sources that Balfour had come to the hospital to visit his injured father, Thaddeus relayed this information to Bertha.

turned even more

Balfour was also Marlinie’s ex-husband, wasn’t he? And he was injured and staying in the same

of fate! Marlinie was still connected to that man in some way.

stay here with Lea and keep Marlinie company.” Bertha dismissed her husband at the hospital room’s entrance to avoid any unnecessary chatter.

friend, a woman. It would be awkward for him, a

some men here. Call me if you need anything. Don’t act on your own.”

nodded in agreement.

as Thaddeus was about to leave,

down. “What’s the matter, Lea? Don’t want Daddy to leave? Do you want to

I need you

doted on his younger daughter. He bent down to eagerly listen. “Alright. What do you need?”

whispered her request into Thaddeus’ ear.

here with

Lea’s head, Thaddeus

elevator, Bertha turned to her daughter. “What did you ask your

to teach those