The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1882

Lea obediently affirmed.

As soon as Bertha opened the door, she spotted McNeil hesitating at the entrance, his steps abruptly halted.

Bertha looked at McNeil in surprise, then turned her gaze towards Marlinie on the hospital bed.

Marlinie was still covering her chest, trying to regulate her uncomfortable breathing. Realizing that her best friend’s footsteps had stopped and not hearing the door close, she raised her eyes towards the entrance of the room, then her pupils suddenly contracted!

A man she hadn’t seen in nearly twenty years suddenly appeared before her eyes, leaving both parties somewhat astounded.

After what seemed like a minute, Marlinie shifted her gaze away and coldly said to Bertha, “Bertha, close the door!”

Bertha snapped back to reality, casting a complex glance at McNeil before closing the door.

shut successfully. It was blocked by McNeil’s arm.

McNeil seemed to realize how unwelcome he was. He spoke in a low voice, “Let me

Seeing her best friend still looking away, radiating a strong sense

McNeil.

see

move his hand. “I just

knowing that attempting to close the door

what to do, McNeil had already pushed the door

to stop him, it

the room, not daring to get too close, standing about six feet

a deep breath and said, “What? Are you disappointed that

darkened. He opened his mouth as if to explain

worsen upon seeing someone she didn’t want to see. “You can leave