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?

would Tristan suddenly address his own father

Marcus handing the assembled toy to Tristan. It was a simple, normal interaction, yet she sensed that something was

who

Something was wrong.

been acting weird lately.

Especially towards her.

never called her ‘mommy,’ he never

when she spoke to him earnestly.

Tristan seemed to ignore her, give her cold looks, show intense distaste, and even lack

child referred to

address her

as though Tristan was