The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1713

Thaddeus didn't want to part ways. He was deeply in love with this woman. Otherwise, he wouldn't have humbled himself to come looking for her.

"Bertha, I know you don't like Sophia, but she's my own flesh and blood. I can't abandon her."

Bertha replied indifferently, "I don't dislike Sophia. She's the one who doesn't like me and refuses to accept me. I don't want to force her, and I don't want to force myself either, Thaddeus. I hope you can understand my decision."

Thaddeus was frantic. "I can't understand! We can't just get a divorce like this. We've spent most of our lives together. Marriage isn't something you can just walk away from!"

Bertha looked helpless. "Thaddeus..."

Thaddeus raised his hand to stop her from speaking. "Enough! If you're willing to come back with me, then we can all go back together as a family. If you're not, then I'll have someone bring my belongings over, and I'll live here with you!"

Bertha furrowed her brows. "What are you doing? Are you going to act like a child at your age?"

Their daughter, Lea, interrupted them. "Dad, you're not put off by this pigeon coop anymore?"

Thaddeus waved her off. "Shoo! I'm talking to your mother. You're still a kid, so don't interrupt. Bertha, tell me, are you coming back with me? Or should I live here with you?"

Bertha was at a loss for words. She knew Thaddeus well enough. He was a man of his word, and he would actually have his belongings moved over.

This was a place owned by an old friend of hers who could come back at any moment.

Just as Bertha was worrying about how to talk to Thaddeus, Lea suddenly stood up and whispered something into her ear.