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.”

From the moment they had arrived, Theo had barely said

to Theo. “My dear, I’ve

Theo let go of Ellinor’s hand, saying, “I apologize.

turned and left without saying

have a chance to ask

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

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

thoughtless

say anything wrong. Bertha, it’s not

past couple of days?” Marlinie, still unsettled by the recent events, shook her head. “I’m

miffed. She had brought him to meet her mother, and he