The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1898

The man’s voice was as deep and melodious as ever, only now it carried the weight of years and experience.

Just as Marlinie breathed a sigh of relief, she looked up in surprise at McNeil. By the time she thought to escape, he was already sitting next to her.

Escaping was no longer an option!

Marlinie opted to keep her composure, turning her gaze to the distant scenery, “Did you need something from me?”

McNeil stared deeply at her, maintaining a respectful distance, “I wanted to clarify any misunderstandings between us.”

Marlinie’s expression remained indifferent, and she still didn’t look at him, “Alright, go ahead.”

With a deep sigh, McNeil began, “There were so many misunderstandings between us in the past. You thought I was unfaithful, and I thought you had feelings for someone else. It led to a lot of conflict between us.

I can swear to you that I have never betrayed you. Our parents believed the rumors and drove you away, and my young, hot-headed nature caused me to let it happen without resisting. I’ve been looking for you ever since, never doubting your character, knowing you would never betray me!

it was my second wife, brought into the family behind my back, who has been

sorry, Marlinie. I let you down!”

face remained unchanged, “Are

a brief pause, “Yes, Marlinie. Do you still have any misunderstandings about me? If so, please

nothing left!” Marlinie replied, appearing completely disinterested in him.

for her as much as we should have been when she was little. So, how about we join them to help take care of the children, as a way to make up for our lack of love for her? What do you

to take care of the children, but there’s

a grandfather’s love too, right? The more people who love them, the

it and discuss it with Pearl. For now, I’m going to

stood up and walked towards

Moonflowers are blooming again in our garden. Would you like to

in her steps but

smiled, stood up, and walked towards her, like