The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1838

This abrupt statement from Lea drew all eyes onto her.

Marlinie, curious, asked with a grin, “What did you mean by ‘different; Lea?”

Lea took a few steps forward and looked up at the towering figure of Theo. “I mean, Marcus’ behavior in front of Ellinor is completely different from how he acted around Sophia.”

At the mention of Sophia, a look of distaste flashed in Theo’s eyes.

Concerned for her daughter’s well-being and wanting to know if this man could be trusted, Marlinie pressed further. “Is that so? How are they different?”

After a moment of thought, Lea replied, “His entire demeanor has changed. When Marcus is with Sophia, he’s cold, terse, and lifeless. He can’t even be bothered to give her a second glance. But with Ellinor, he’s so gentle, caring, animated, and polite.”

Lea was exaggerating a bit. From the moment they had arrived, Theo had barely said a

to Theo. “My dear, I’ve heard about your troubles.

accepting the invitation, Theo let go of Ellinor’s hand, saying, “I apologize. I need to step away

and left without saying another word to

standing there alone. She didn’t even have a chance to ask what was wrong before he was

a furrowed brow, she felt a wave of unease wash over her. But she couldn’t just leave her mother and chase after

Marcus leave? Did

Ellinor. Lea can be a bit thoughtless with her words; maybe she said something

shook her head. “No. Lea didn’t say anything wrong. Bertha,

bed. “Mom, have you been feeling any better these past couple of days?” Marlinie, still unsettled by the recent events, shook her head.

a bit miffed. She had brought him to meet her