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.”

a bit. From the moment they had arrived, Theo had barely said a word. How

I’ve heard about your troubles.

go of Ellinor’s hand, saying, “I apologize. I need to step away for a moment.”

without

standing there alone. She didn’t even have a chance to

felt a wave of unease wash over her. But she

confusion. “Uh, what just happened? Why did Marcus leave? Did I upset him with what I said?”

a bit thoughtless with her words; maybe she said something to upset Mr. Blanchet.

head. “No. Lea didn’t say

these past couple of days?” Marlinie, still unsettled by the recent events, shook her head. “I’m fine, Pearl. What about Mr. Blanchet? Do you want to go find

had brought him