The Kiss that Sparked it All novel 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."

Nodding, Marlinie forced a smile and accepted the food from her daughter.

After her mother began to eat, Ellinor turned to Theo, who had been silent and supportive throughout. "Can you accompany me to the bathroom?"

Without a word, Theo moved to follow her.

The hospital corridors were quieter in the evening.

Ellinor took Theo's hand and said seriously, "Listen, 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 as you see fit."

Theo turned to look at her. "Honestly, I don't feel wronged."