The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1854

Stunned into silence by his daughter’s accusations, Thaddeus found himself at a loss. He didn’t recognize the wild, frenzied woman in front of him. How could this possibly be his little girl, Sophia?

How had Sophia become like this?

Lea couldn’t stand it any longer. “Enough, Sophia!” She snapped. “How many times over the years have you manipulated Dad with your twisted version of family love?! You’re never satisfied! You’re the one with the deceitful heart! You lust after things that don’t belong to you! And now, you dare to blame Dad? Look at yourself for once!”

Sophia glared at Lea with venom in her eyes. “Who are you to lecture me, you little brat?! Was it your place to snatch away Dad’s affection and create this rift between us?!”

Lea scoffed. “Even without me, Dad would eventually see your true colors. You’re not worth any affection because you’re insatiable, ungrateful, and selfish!”

Enraged, Sophia shrieked, “Shut up, you little pest! I’ll kill you!”

bars of

pulled her daughter away from the bars and

watching this madness unfold, any shred of pity Thaddeus had for Sophia vanished. He grabbed an old coffee mug from a nearby table and threw its

of cold

my fault.” He said. “I indulged you and let you become this monster. You need to be here to face justice and hopefully change. Otherwise, you’ll just be a

that, he set down the mug, draped his arm around Bertha’s shoulders, and led her and Lea

“Let’s go.”

cries for help echoed behind them. But Thaddeus

in the car, Thaddeus slumped in his seat. He covered his eyes with his

who had never seen her father this way, tentatively asked, “Dad, are you

answer. His stifled

Bertha gently patted his back. “Thaddeus, it’s okay. Maybe this is for