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.

his mother during his

Sigh!

Bryan had some speculations. Apparently, his father

The doctor claimed her irregular heartbeat was due to emotional distress; there

doctor’s advice, asking Bertha to escort him

even the doctor says you’re overthinking! You can’t keep going like this; you’re gonna wear yourself down, even if your wounds heal!”

made you worry again. You’ve been up all night, ordering sandwich

and turned on her phone’s 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

her 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 said,

Bertha. “What

done enough damage to you and Ellinor. If he had any decency left, he wouldn’t bother

quietly, her eyes shining,