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.

growing increasingly strained. Sophia couldn’t help but wonder when

her pace as she pushed Marcus towards the

way, Marcus broke the silence. “What’s going on with you

it off casually. “Nothing, Marcus. Don’t overthink it.”

on you. But lately, he

Marcus noticed the change in her father’s attitude towards her. This made Sophia even

that Bertha and her daughter must have provoked her father

just upset about Bertha and Lea

lips. “Is that so? I thought maybe my presence was causing a rift between you

denied it. “No way, Marcus! My

doors conveniently opened. Sophia wheeled Marcus in, with Tristan obediently following