The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1636

Lea looked defiant. "Dad, I'm not making this up. I really found the woman who saved Mom. Sophia is doubting me, so why should I apologize? You always favor her, and now you're joining her in bullying me too?! Hmph! If it weren't for Mom's affection for you, I wouldn't even acknowledge you as my dad!"

Thaddeus's face darkened at his youngest daughter's outburst. "You..."

Bertha laid a hand on her daughter's shoulder. "Lea, how could you talk to your father like that?"

Lea didn't argue with her mother, but she clenched her jaw and refused to back down.

His daughter's stubborn stance made Thaddeus feel a bit nostalgic. She was as headstrong as he had been at her age, and it softened his irritation. He sighed and offered a compromise.

"Alright, I admit I was too hasty earlier. Your mother and I will go upstairs to meet this woman. If she truly is the woman who saved your mother, both Sophia and I will apologize to you. However, if we find that this woman is not reliable, you must apologize to your sister. Is that fair?"

Lea was stubborn, but she agreed. "Fine! I guarantee that once you meet this good lady, you'll be absolutely certain it's her."

Thaddeus stood and straightened his tie. His tone was teasing. "Well then, why don't you lead us upstairs to meet our savior?"

Lea crossed her arms as her face went pink with anger. "You guys don't believe me, so I won't take you. She's in the 'Green Water' suite upstairs. Go find her yourself!"

Thaddeus couldn't help but laugh at his daughter's temper. She was just like him when he was young.