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

her mother began to eat, Ellinor turned to Theo, who had been silent and supportive throughout. “Can you

a word, Theo

corridors were quieter in

you don’t need to go easy on Thaddeus for my mom’s sake. I don’t need you to suffer for me and my mom Deal with this situation

her.

frowned. “Well, 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

let Thaddeus off the hook for her mother’s

She wouldn’t allow it!

swallow such humiliation just because