The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1857

She knew that it had to be her own daughter and son-in-law.

With a look of exasperation and guilt, Marlinie turned to Bertha. “Bertha, I’m so sorry. I think I have an idea of what’s happened, but I… I don’t think I can help you.”

Bertha patted her best friend’s, hand. “Don’t say such things, Marlinie. I understand how you feel. If I were in your shoes, I’d feel the same way.”

Tears welled up in Marlinie’s eyes. She really did feel guilty. All these years, when she was wandering and homeless, Bertha stood by her side. But now, when Bertha was in trouble, she could do nothing. She felt for Bertha and also for her own daughter.

When Pearl was younger, she made the wrong choice by entrusting her to the wrong person. Pearl suffered a lot because of it.

finally grown up and found a man she loved. But

hadn’t fulfilled her duties as a mother to Pearl and didn’t have the nerve to ask her daughter to go easy on her best friend’s husband. Because the person who caused Pearl and her beloved to

She couldn’t speak up, and she couldn’t intervene. She was

You’ve done so much for me, but

so guilt-ridden, Bertha felt her heart ache. She opened her arms, embraced her best friend, and patted her back. “Marlinie, don’t you know me by now? I understand how you, your daughter, and your son-in-law must be feeling. Besides, Ellinor once saved my life. Without her, there wouldn’t be a ‘me’ today. How could I

karma has caught up with them, and no one can save them. Everyone has

were real mistakes that were simply brought to light. He did a lot

knew from the start that I wasn’t falling in love with a perfect man. If he’s made a mistake, I’ll wait for him to make it right. Even if he’s arrested, I’ll wait for his return. I have

friend speak so selflessly to alleviate her guilt, Marlinie felt even more upset. “But… if he’s sentenced, it could be years before he’s released. You’re still