The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1644

Marcus’ eyes darted to Thaddeus’s face, swiftly changing the subject. “What? You didn’t get a chance to meet our savior?”

Sophia pulled out a chair and sat down as her gaze flickered over to Lea, who was heartily enjoying her meal, her voice laced with a hint of annoyance. “Meet who? There was no one in that upstairs booth. Whoever it was had their meal and left ages ago. I think Lea’s just bored and pulling our legs.”

Lea blinked, a frown appearing on her face as she glared at the sarcastic Sophia. Then her eyes flickered over to Marcus.

Marcus was outwardly calm, but inwardly he was impressed. No wonder Ellinor sat so confidently. She was already prepared, having cleared out the upstairs private room beforehand.

Following Sophia’s suggestive comment, Thaddeus really did think Lea was just messing with them. He grunted unhappily and sternly. “Lea, when did you learn to play pranks?”

Lea opened her mouth to retort, but after seeing the meaningful look in Marcus’ eyes, she changed her mind. “Well, you always favor Sophia, so I thought I’d play a prank on you to vent my frustration. Is that not allowed?”

Thaddeus’ eyebrows furrowed. “So you did it on purpose?”

You never believe me anyway. You only believe Sophia. You don’t care whether I’m telling the truth or not, so what does it

just returned, overheard the entire conversation and was furious. “Lea, stand

voice, Lea nervously stood up and turned around.

truly disappointed in her daughter’s deceitful behavior and knew she had to teach her a lesson. But considering Lea’s growing pride, she decided not to scold her in front of everyone and instead gave her a

was truly angry, Lea didn’t have the guts to disobey and obediently followed her mother

restroom with a hint of worry flickering in

hadn’t yet come out of

worry about Lea. Bertha doesn’t really have a temper. She won’t be too harsh on Lea. The kid needs a good lesson;

nodded slightly, and took

had just used that glass, and as he drank, his lips

was staring in shock at the restaurant window from their vantage