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.”

they had arrived, Theo had barely said a

dear, I’ve heard about your troubles. Please have a

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

then turned and left without saying another word

was left standing there alone. She didn’t even have a chance to ask what was wrong before he

over her. But she couldn’t just leave

what just happened? Why did Marcus leave? Did I upset him with what I

Lea can be a bit thoughtless with her words; maybe she said something to upset Mr. Blanchet. I really

shook her head. “No. Lea didn’t say

“Mom, have you been feeling any better these past couple of days?” Marlinie, still unsettled by the recent events, shook