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.

man she loved. But constant trouble found

easy on her best friend’s husband. Because the person who caused Pearl and her beloved to separate was none other than the biological daughter of her best

were too complex. She couldn’t speak up,

You’ve done so much for me, but I can’t do anything for you. Please don’t blame

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

them,

mistakes

wasn’t falling in love with a perfect man. If he’s made a mistake, I’ll wait for him to make it

her best 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 young; how long