The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1654

Sophia clutched at her cheek that was slapped by her father and said, “Marcus, of course I’m not okay! You know how hard my dad slapped me. My ear is still ringing…”

Marcus squinted at her, “And how would I know how hard your father slapped you? Has he ever slapped me?”

Sophia’s face froze instantly, quickly explaining, “Uh…no! Of course not! What I mean is, you should have an idea how hard a man can slap!”

She was worried Marcus might find out that Thaddeus was the one who crippled his legs.

However, Marcus, though he had not regained his memory, was already aware of what had happened.

He didn’t show any signs of surprise. “Just put some ice on it and you’ll be fine.”

Sophia looked disappointed. “Marcus, don’t you understand? What I need is not ice, but your empathy! Can’t you show more concern for me? Don’t just offer lukewarm sympathy like a stranger.”

irritated. “What kind of attitude do you want from me? Isn’t this situation your own making? Maybe if you’d held your tongue, you

and asked, “Marcus, do you also think that

up trouble. Your father traveled all the way here with his wife and younger daughter to see you, and you put him in a difficult position. If I were your father, I’d

was speechless, “Marcus,

her anymore. He turned towards Tristan, “Are you done eating, Tristan?”

“Yes,

wiped Tristan’s mouth with a napkin

and led Tristan out of

one on her side? Not even her own

in frustration and left the restaurant. The meal was effectively

left, Ellinor led Adrian out from the restroom.