The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1882

Lea obediently affirmed.

As soon as Bertha opened the door, she spotted McNeil hesitating at the entrance, his steps abruptly halted.

Bertha looked at McNeil in surprise, then turned her gaze towards Marlinie on the hospital bed.

Marlinie was still covering her chest, trying to regulate her uncomfortable breathing. Realizing that her best friend’s footsteps had stopped and not hearing the door close, she raised her eyes towards the entrance of the room, then her pupils suddenly contracted!

A man she hadn’t seen in nearly twenty years suddenly appeared before her eyes, leaving both parties somewhat astounded.

After what seemed like a minute, Marlinie shifted her gaze away and coldly said to Bertha, “Bertha, close the door!”

Bertha snapped back to reality, casting a complex glance at McNeil before closing the door.

It was blocked by McNeil’s arm.

unwelcome he was. He spoke in a low voice, “Let

back at Marlinie. Seeing her best friend still looking away, radiating a strong sense

McNeil.

to see you. You

move his hand. “I just

attempting to close the door

McNeil had already pushed the door open

Bertha snapped back to reality and tried to stop him, it was too late, “Hey! Wait, you can’t just

the room, not daring to get too close, standing about six feet away from Marlinie’s bed. “Marlinie, you’re

him another glance. She lowered her eyes, took a deep breath and said, “What? Are you disappointed that I’m

if to explain something but in the end, all he said was, “I’m glad you’re

unwell, felt her breathing worsen upon seeing someone she didn’t

in a low voice, “Marlinie, why are you