The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1710

“Sure, I left you, and our living conditions took a dive, but don’t worry your pretty little head. My daughter and I won’t starve. What are you doing here? Spit it out or skedaddle; don’t you dare interrupt our supper!”

Thaddeus felt pain in his chest after hearing his usually gentle wife snap at him like this. He sighed, took a seat, and softened his tone a bit. “Alright, have you finished your tantrum yet? We’re not spring chickens anymore, so why are you acting so damn stubborn? Finish up this junk food and come home with me.”

Bertha held a half-eaten pizza in her hand.

Then she had to put it down to fire back at him. “Thaddeus, did you not hear what I said the other day, or did you simply choose to ignore it?!”

Thaddeus looked innocent. “When have I ever ignored what you said? Bertha, can’t we just stop this nonsense?”

divorce. Have you forgotten? If we’re getting a divorce, we obviously need to start by living separately. Why should I go back with you?”

marital problems. Why on earth would we get a divorce? I admit I was in a bad mood that day and didn’t speak kindly to you and Lea, but surely that’s not a

from being with

but no words came out.

know better than anyone that life with you hasn’t been

money and status, and she’s been condescending and awful to me for years. I’ve always tried to keep the

daughter? She’s always seen Lea as a threat, thinking that I had Lea to compete with her for the inheritance. I’ve always taught Lea not to bicker with her sister and not to compete with

seem like if she doesn’t fight, she doesn’t get anything. You’re in such a hurry to hand over all the assets to Sophia. It’s like you’re afraid that when Lea comes of age, things will get messy. Are you afraid that Lea will change her mind

Lea and I don’t care for your stuff, but your blatant