The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1593

Lea frowned. “I didn’t tell any lies; why should I apologize? Teachers in school always told me to be honest.”

Bertha was left speechless, not knowing how to handle her own daughter.

Sophia’s face reddened in anger, wishing she could retaliate physically. She looked at her father with a mix of resentment and fury. “Dad! You heard it all! Bertha has been teaching Lea to pick on me!”

Thaddeus was in a dilemma. He was caught between his two daughters.

Moreover, his younger daughter had unintentionally spoken the harsh truth while trying to defend him.

child’s innocent chatter. I’ll have a talk with Bertha about teaching her better. But

she couldn’t throw a fit. She calmed herself down, leading

then softly spoke to Sophia, “Sophia, it’s okay; stop frowning. I know you’re upset, but try to understand my predicament. Bertha has been with me through thick and thin without any complaints. She

Good people?

you also consider

could I ever think you’re bad? You’re my own flesh and blood! Besides, Bertha and your sister don’t think you’re bad either. Bertha often reminds me to take care of you, even more than I do myself. As for your sister,

turned even more upset. “Dad! Are you saying that what Lea said at the airport is true? That

surge of sorrow for his daughter’s troubled love life, but