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.

for the sake of Marcus and the good lady’s future, she couldn’t

grow.

you something. Why aren’t

I…I

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 speechless. “I…I didn’t

that you intentionally lied? Now you’re saying you didn’t lie?! What’s true and what’s not? You’ve become so mixed up!”

to speak, but in the end, she held back and remained silent.

her daughter was behaving badly and needed to be taught a lesson.

won’t admit your mistake, huh?

choice, Lea extended her small hand.

But today, she felt that Lea had become unruly, so a punishment was

teeth, she harshly slapped