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!”

of

away from the bars and

madness unfold, any shred of pity Thaddeus had for Sophia vanished. He grabbed an old

cold water silenced

with profound disappointment. “It’s my fault.” He said. “I indulged you and let you become this monster. You need to be here to face justice and hopefully

down the mug, draped his arm around Bertha’s shoulders,

“Let’s go.”

they left, Sophia’s cries for help echoed behind them. But Thaddeus didn’t look

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

this way, tentatively asked, “Dad, are

His stifled tears

usually stoic husband breaking down, Bertha gently patted his back. “Thaddeus,