The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1734

Thaddeus was preparing to head out to meet an old friend when he saw his daughter pushing her husband around in his wheelchair. A grimace instantly formed on his face at the sight of Marcus, whom he could never seem to warm up to.

After noticing her father’s silent disapproval, Sophia attempted to ease the tension. “Dad, Marcus and I were thinking of taking Tristan out for a stroll. Would you like to join us?”

Thaddeus grunted in response. “Doesn’t look like you’re exactly thrilled to have me along.”

Sophia quickly reassured him. “Not at all! If you feel like getting out of the house, we’d love to have you.”

Thaddeus waved her off dismissively. “There’s no need for me to tag along and be a third-wheel.”

With that, Thaddeus turned his back and walked towards the elevator as his entourage of bodyguards trailed behind him.

and sad sigh escaped her lips. Her relationship with her father had been growing increasingly strained. Sophia couldn’t help but wonder when her father would finally hand over the family property and business to her.

to escalate things and further strain their relationship, Sophia deliberately slowed her pace as she pushed

silence. “What’s going on with you and your

back to reality, Sophia tried to brush it

eyes. “I remember your father always doting on you. But

in her father’s attitude towards her. This made Sophia even more

father

just upset about Bertha and Lea leaving. He’s

thought maybe my presence

denied it. “No way, Marcus! My father fully supports us. I’m serious!”

opened. Sophia