The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1884

Upon hearing the name ‘Howard Mountain Villa’, Bryan’s pupils trembled. He furrowed his brow, asking, “Dad, are you going to see my mom?”

McNeil nodded. “I have a few questions for her.”

Bryan showed a sense of helplessness. “Do you really need to go in person? Dad, you’re not in the best shape for a long journey.”

McNeil insisted, “Take me there now! There are things I need to clear up, or I won’t sleep a wink at home! Bryan, turn the car around!”

Bryan opened his mouth to dissuade his father but eventually fell silent, signaling the driver to change directions towards Howard Mountain Villa.

His mother had been living at the villa these past years. It was less of a choice and more of a house arrest following a series of her mistakes, imposed by his grandparents and father.

He hadn’t visited his mother during his years abroad.

Sigh!

conversation with the lady in the hospital corridor, Bryan had some speculations. Apparently, his father shared the same suspicion that his mother was the instigator of the past

had a doctor examine Marlinie in her room. The doctor claimed her irregular heartbeat was due

advice, asking Bertha

you’re overthinking! You can’t keep going like this; you’re gonna wear yourself down,

again. You’ve been up all night, ordering sandwich and handling uninvited guests for me.”

picture of Marlinie, “Look at yourself. Your smile is more painful than a cry right now!”

“Marlinie, I know seeing him again must have been tough, but he’s

paused, looking at Bertha. “What did you tell him?”

told him he’s done enough damage to you and Ellinor. If he had any decency left,

shining, for Bertha to