The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1884

Upon hearing the name ‘Howard Mountain Villa’, Bryan’s pupils trembled. He furrowed his brow, asking, “Dad, are you going to see my mom?”

McNeil nodded. “I have a few questions for her.”

Bryan showed a sense of helplessness. “Do you really need to go in person? Dad, you’re not in the best shape for a long journey.”

McNeil insisted, “Take me there now! There are things I need to clear up, or I won’t sleep a wink at home! Bryan, turn the car around!”

Bryan opened his mouth to dissuade his father but eventually fell silent, signaling the driver to change directions towards Howard Mountain Villa.

His mother had been living at the villa these past years. It was less of a choice and more of a house arrest following a series of her mistakes, imposed by his grandparents and father.

visited his mother during

Sigh!

with the lady in the hospital corridor, Bryan had some speculations. Apparently,

doctor examine Marlinie in her room. The doctor claimed her irregular heartbeat was due to emotional distress; there were

politely followed the doctor’s advice, asking Bertha to escort him

even the doctor says you’re overthinking! You can’t keep going

You’ve been

camera, snapping a picture of Marlinie, “Look at yourself. Your smile is more painful than a cry right now!” Marlinie looked at her reflection on the phone that Bertha held up, agreeing that her current state was

hand on Marlinie’s. “Marlinie, I know seeing him again must have been tough, but he’s gone now! I’ve said all that needed to be

at Bertha. “What did you tell

enough damage to you and Ellinor. If

shining, for Bertha to