The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1838

This abrupt statement from Lea drew all eyes onto her.

Marlinie, curious, asked with a grin, “What did you mean by ‘different; Lea?”

Lea took a few steps forward and looked up at the towering figure of Theo. “I mean, Marcus’ behavior in front of Ellinor is completely different from how he acted around Sophia.”

At the mention of Sophia, a look of distaste flashed in Theo’s eyes.

Concerned for her daughter’s well-being and wanting to know if this man could be trusted, Marlinie pressed further. “Is that so? How are they different?”

After a moment of thought, Lea replied, “His entire demeanor has changed. When Marcus is with Sophia, he’s cold, terse, and lifeless. He can’t even be bothered to give her a second glance. But with Ellinor, he’s so gentle, caring, animated, and polite.”

arrived, Theo had

Theo. “My dear, I’ve heard about your troubles.

invitation, Theo let go of Ellinor’s hand, saying, “I apologize. I need to step away for

and left without saying

chance to ask what was wrong before he was already

wash over her. But she couldn’t just leave her mother and chase

just happened? Why did

sorry, Ellinor. Lea can be a bit thoughtless

head. “No. Lea didn’t say anything wrong. Bertha, it’s not

days?” Marlinie, still unsettled by the recent events, shook her head. “I’m fine, Pearl. What about Mr. Blanchet? Do you want to go find