The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1711

Thaddeus just wanted to smoke a cigar to ease his discomfort, but when the cigar was taken away, his awkwardness only intensified.

“Bertha,” he began, “I understand everything you said. I may have been thoughtless, which was unfair to Lea. But for Lea’s sake, you can’t just say you want a divorce. Lea is still young.”

Seated next to her mother and nibbling on a slice of pizza, Lea began to interject. “Don’t use me as an excuse. I don’t care. If you two get divorced, I’ll stay with Mom. To me, that’s still a complete family.”

“You…” Thaddeus began.

Bertha gave Thaddeus a cold look. “Did you hear that? To your child, it doesn’t matter whether you’re around.”

lifted his head, he said, “How could I be so biased as to leave nothing for you and Lea? I didn’t want to say

confused. “What do you mean? Be clear.”

curious

years ago, I began investing in numerous properties

lost her mother at a young age, is sensitive and easily jealous. If she found out I

hid your and Lea’s share. This way, we’d have fewer

didn’t tell you because I know you’re bad at keeping secrets. You reveal everything on your face

she grew up without a mother. Giving her more emotional support helps her feel secure, but that doesn’t mean I don’t love

as much as I love Sophia. How could