The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1851

Thaddeus snorted coldly. “Can’t you see what’s going on? They’re not even accepting my apology, so why should I stay here? Let’s go; we’re leaving!”

“But Dad…” Lea protested as a troubled expression appeared on her face.

“No buts!” Thaddeus countered as he bent down to scoop his daughter into his arms. “We shouldn’t have come here in the first place! Let’s go! I’ll take you to find your sister. She’s waiting for us to rescue her!”

Bertha, embarrassed and helpless, watched her irritable husband leave. Sighing, she quickly bid farewell to Marlinie and Ellinor and followed her husband and daughter.

After watching the three of them leave, Marlinie’s eyes dimmed, and a heavy mood settled upon her.

Ellinor didn’t say anything. She acted as if the incident hadn’t happened and served her mother some food. “Mom, you should eat something.”

Marlinie forced a smile and accepted the food from

turned to Theo, who had been silent and supportive throughout. “Can you

Theo

were quieter in the

took Theo’s hand and said seriously, “Listen, you don’t need to go easy on Thaddeus for my mom’s sake. I don’t need you to suffer for me and

turned to look at her. “Honestly,

I do! Why should we easily forgive a man who once broke your legs?! Everyone must pay for their mistakes! Thaddeus is no exception, nor is Sophia!” After seeing her so upset, even to the point of tears, Theo felt a wave of sympathy wash over him. He pulled her into his arms and gently stroked her head. “Okay, I won’t go easy on them. I’ll make them pay. You don’t have to worry or cry. Please don’t

his chest. She knew that she would not let Thaddeus off the hook for her mother’s sake,

She wouldn’t allow it!

swallow such humiliation just because of