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.

even more complicated upon hearing

he? And he was

Marlinie was still connected to that man in

don’t have to come in with me. I’ll stay here with Lea and keep Marlinie company.” Bertha dismissed her husband at the hospital room’s entrance to avoid any unnecessary chatter.

inside was his wife’s best friend, a woman. It would be awkward for

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

nodded in agreement. “Mm-hmm.”

leave, a

matter, Lea? Don’t want Daddy to leave? Do

head. “No, Dad. I need

guilt, he still doted on his younger daughter. He bent down to eagerly listen. “Alright. What

her request

agreed. “Okay, no problem. Stay here with your mom and behave yourself. Don’t wander

Lea’s head, Thaddeus finally

retreating back disappear into the elevator, Bertha turned to her

much. I just asked Dad to teach those despicable women who bullied