Chapter 1654: Chapter 1654

Sophia clutched at her cheek that was slapped by her father and said, “Marcus, of course I’m not okay!

You know how hard my dad slapped me. My ear is still ringing…”

Marcus squinted at her, “And how would I know how hard your father slapped you? Has he ever slapped me?”

Sophia’s face froze instantly, quickly explaining, “Uh…no! Of course not! What I mean is, you should have an idea how hard a man can slap!”

She was worried Marcus might find out that Thaddeus was the one who crippled his legs.

However, Marcus, though he had not regained his memory, was already aware of what had happened.

He didn’t show any signs of surprise. “Just put some ice on it and you’ll be fine.”

Sophia looked disappointed. “Marcus, don’t you understand? What I need is not ice, but your empathy!

Can’t you show more concern for me? Don’t just offer lukewarm sympathy like a stranger.”

Marcus raised an eyebrow, clearly irritated. “What kind of attitude do you want from me? Isn’t this situation your own making? Maybe if you’d held your tongue, you wouldn’t have gotten slapped by your father!”

Sophia looked utterly upset and asked, “Marcus, do you also think that way?”

Marcus didn’t bother sugarcoating his words anymore, “Sometimes, it seems like you just love stirring up trouble. Your father traveled all the way here with his wife and younger daughter to see you, and you put him in a difficult position. If I were your father, I’d be angry too.”

Sophia was speechless, “Marcus, Marcus wasn’t interested in arguing with her anymore. He turned towards Tristan, “Are you done eating, Tristan?”

Tristan nodded, “Yes, I’m full.”

Marcus wiped Tristan’s mouth with a napkin and said, “Let’s go.”

And with that, he maneuvered his wheelchair and led Tristan out of the restaurant…

Sophia was left standing, clutching her hand in frustration. Why was no one on her side? Not even her own man or her father!

She kicked the table leg in frustration and left the restaurant. The meal was effectively ruined.

Not long after Sophia left, Ellinor led Adrian out from the restroom.

They had heard everything that had happened.

Adrian held Ellinor’s hand, feeling vindicated, “Mom, Sophia got what she deserved. She always tries to drive a wedge between people. Now she’s reaping what she sowed!” Ellinor didn’t say anything. She picked Adrian up and they left the restaurant, getting into the car that was waiting for them.

As soon as they got in, Veronica rushed over to grab Ellinor’s hand, “Ellinor, you saw my brother, didn’t you?”

Ellinor nodded, “Yes, I saw him.”

Veronica was on the verge of tears, “Why didn’t you bring him back with us? We could have gone home together.”

Ellinor looked conflicted, “The time isn’t right.”

Veronica wiped her tears, ‘Ellinor, why don’t you seem excited at all to see my brother? Don’t tell me you don’t like him anymore.”