The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1513

“I appreciate your efforts.”

With that, Marcus maneuvered his wheelchair towards the living room in search of his son.

Sophia had grown used to the man’s indifference towards her. A word of appreciation, even as minor as this, seemed hard to come by.

She glanced towards the living room, then picked up the ketchup and headed towards the kitchen.

The presidential suite of the hotel had an open kitchen. As Sophia washed the vegetables, she could see Marcus and Tristan in the living room.

She watched as the man taught the child how to play with jigsaw puzzles. It all seemed normal until she heard Tristan say, “Thanks, sir!”

Sir?

address his own

assembled toy to Tristan.

was something she had bought for Tristan while in M State. Tristan was an exceptionally smart child who could assemble the toy with a few random moves. Why was he suddenly asking Marcus to help

Something was wrong.

been acting

Especially towards her.

and never called her ‘mommy,’ he never blatantly rejected her

listen when she spoke to him earnestly. They could communicate.

Tristan seemed to ignore her, give her cold looks, show intense distaste, and even lack basic respect for her.

the child referred to her as

never address her in such a

felt as though Tristan was