The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1652

Thaddeus had envisioned a peaceful family dinner, a moment of unity and harmony, but it had turned into a disaster.

Being a man, he thought he could smooth things over with some sweet talk, “Ahem! Bertha, I realize that I might have been a bit harsh on…”

But Bertha wasn’t in the mood for his late apologies. Taking Lea by the hand, she prepared to leave the table. “Lea, let’s go. We won’t live with him anymore!”

Lea nodded and stood up with Bertha.

This was just the spectacle she was hoping for: her

she couldn’t stand anyone else taking even a tiny bit of his affection and attention. She secretly hoped

with Lea, she caught Sophia’s triumphant grin. She paused and turned around. “Sophia, what are you laughing

smile and feigned innocence. “Bertha, I wasn’t laughing! Why are you

smirked, “I can see clearly whether you were laughing or not. But don’t celebrate too early! Sure, I’m divorcing your father, but I won’t leave empty-handed! Your father wants to leave all his wealth to you, right? Well, I’ll

smile. She hadn’t expected Bertha, who was usually timid, to fight back this fiercely.

now? Saying that I’m greedy and have been after your father’s wealth all along? I’ll have you know, I don’t need money and I don’t care for your father’s wealth! The lawsuit is to provide

She looked at her father with an aggrieved