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!

father’s conversation with the lady in the hospital corridor, Bryan had some speculations. Apparently, his father shared

a doctor examine Marlinie in her room. The doctor claimed her irregular heartbeat was due to emotional distress; there were no major concerns if she rested and avoided

the doctor’s advice, asking Bertha to escort

the doctor, Bertha looked at Marlinie with worry, “Marlinie, even the doctor says you’re overthinking! You can’t keep going like this; you’re gonna

Bertha, I’ve made you worry again. You’ve been up all night, ordering sandwich and handling uninvited

picture of Marlinie, “Look at yourself. Your smile is more painful than a cry right now!” Marlinie looked at her reflection on the phone that Bertha held up, agreeing that her current state was indeed worse

Marlinie’s. “Marlinie, I know seeing him again must have been tough, but he’s gone now! I’ve

looking at Bertha. “What did you tell

him he’s done enough damage to you and Ellinor.

waited quietly, her eyes shining, for Bertha to