The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1637

However, the two little rascals’ antics were not going to get past Marcus’ keen sight. He cast a glance at them and spoke in a casual yet firm tone, “If you two have something to say, then say it. Do you think you can communicate through cheeky grins and winks without me noticing?”

Both children froze and then turned to look at Marcus with both guilty and embarrassed expressions.

Adrian flashed a small smile. “Dad, we…didn’t talk about anything.”

Marcus squinted his eyes as his piercing gaze landed on his son. “There’s nobody else here now, so spill it! Were you two plotting something when you went to the bathroom together?”

Adrian knew his father had seen through everything. He exchanged a glance with Lea, unsure if he could reveal their secret.

Lea, always the straight-shooter, pondered for a moment and then confessed. “Marcus, we did indeed discuss something in the bathroom.”

looked at Lea. “Alright, what

that Tristan’ isn’t actually Tristan. When we went to the bathroom, Tristan’ told me he thought he heard his mom’s voice and wanted to go upstairs to look for her. I didn’t feel comfortable letting him go alone, so I told him to

Ellinor was

Marcus hadn’t anticipated. His eyes tightened as a look of wonder began to grow on

“I did! She’s the woman I was just talking about to my parents. She once saved

shocking revelation for Marcus.

for someone else. Years ago, when my mom was on the brink of death, she appeared like

and surprise. “What? My mom

true! I’ve said it so many times now! Why don’t you guys