The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1646

Belinda’s question seemed to echo the queries of everyone else.

Balfour pinched the bridge of his nose. “It’s because he has amnesia, and he’s been force-fed some unknown medication by Sophia for years, causing severe muscle atrophy in his legs. And well, Thaddeus would do anything for his daughter, so your uncle couldn’t break away from Sophia’s control before he could fully recover.”

That explained it.

Veronica clenched her fists, wishing she could march right in and take down that wicked woman.

Meanwhile, in the restroom.

Bertha had dragged Lea into the restroom before beginning her tirade. “You little rascal, why on earth did you lie to your father and me today?” Lea’s face was a mess of emotions. She felt wronged.

She didn’t lie.

the good lady’s

grow. She felt like Lea was

me when I ask you something.

pouted. “Mom, I…I

you mean you can’t answer? If you’ve lied, you should admit it and tell me why you lied! Haven’t I taught you since you were little to be honest and not to

and speechless. “I…I didn’t lie…”

admit to your father that you intentionally lied? Now you’re

to speak, but in the end, she held back

of the truth, felt that her daughter was behaving badly and needed to be taught a

stern voice, she commanded, “You still won’t admit

Lea

hardly ever laying a finger on her daughter. But today, she felt that Lea had

gritted teeth, she harshly slapped Lea’s hand.