The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1796

Thaddeus was also intrigued.

What could possibly bring Balfour to the hospital?

However, it was surprising to see his wife, who usually had no interest in the outside world, showing curiosity about a young man. “Bertha, why are you interested in that chap?” He asked.

Bertha instinctively glanced around to ensure no one was within earshot before whispering, “The Howards are Marlinie’s ex-in-laws. The elder son you mentioned must be Marlinie’s firstborn.”

Thaddeus’s eyes bulged in surprise at this shocking revelation.

Over the years, he had developed a distaste for his wife’s best friend, Marlinie, who had always been a barrier between him and Bertha.

Consequently, he had little interest in Marlinie’s past. He only knew fragments from Bertha’s occasional comments.

He had no idea that she had once been married into the Howard family.

After learning from his sources that Balfour had come to the hospital to visit his injured father, Thaddeus relayed this information to Bertha.

more complicated upon

father of Balfour was also Marlinie’s ex-husband, wasn’t he? And he was

twist of fate! Marlinie was still connected to

stay here with Lea and keep Marlinie company.”

desire to enter. The patient inside was his wife’s best friend,

I’ll leave some men here. Call me if you need anything. Don’t act on your own.” He instructed her.

in agreement. “Mm-hmm.”

leave, a little hand grabbed

want Daddy to leave? Do you

I need you to

his younger daughter. He bent down to eagerly listen.

her request into Thaddeus’

agreed. “Okay, no problem. Stay here with your

a pat on Lea’s head, Thaddeus finally left.

Bertha turned to