Chapter 1366
After Sophia left, the woman with a helpless look squatted down and patiently lectured her
daughter.
âLea, what's up with you today? Sophia just got home; why were you so rude to her?â
The grievances she had for Sophia were evident from Lea's expression. âBut she insulted you, Mom.
She disrespected you; why should I still call her my sister?â
The woman was at a loss for words. She had heard Sophia's curse earlier, but she didn't want to
argue with her husband's daughter from a previous marriage.
Understanding her daughter's feelings, the woman didnât say much more and took her to find her
husband.
As the mother and daughter walked to the lotus pond, they saw Thaddeus sternly commanding his
subordinates to carry out tasks.
The woman knew her husband like the back of her hand, and by his look, she knew he was up to no
good again. She didn't like his aggressive nature, especially at his age.
When his subordinates left after receiving the orders, the woman took Lea and walked over, asking,
âMalloy, what did you just send them off to do?â
Thaddeus's real name was Malloy Reynolds, only those close to him knew this, and only his wife
could call him that.
After seeing his wife and daughter, Thaddeus's face softened immediately. âNothing much. I just
sent them to investigate someone.â
The woman frowned and asked, âWhy are you suddenly investigating this person?â
Thaddeus didn't dare lie to his wife, fearing she would misunderstand that he was having an affair.
He sincerely replied, âBertha, don't overthink it. I just asked them to find out who the girl who is
fighting over a boy with Sophia is.â
The woman, named Bertha, was elegant and sophisticated.
Thaddeus's explanation did not make Bertha feel relieved, and she asked, âWhy are you
investigating her? Is it to help Sophia get rid of that girl?â
She knew Thaddeus's way of doing things; he was definitely trying to remove obstacles for Sophia.
But she didn't agree with Thaddeus doing this.
Thaddeus admitted it. âAh! Sophia is only interested in Theo. If I, as her father, don't help her, who
else can she rely on?"
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Bertha advised him with a worried face, âMalloy, I know you love Sophia, but you can't force love.
Even if you get rid of that girl, would Mr. Blanchet definitely accept Sophia?â
âBertha, you know I owe Sophia too much. Her mother passed away early when I was young. I was
only interested in making a name for myself, leaving little Sophia to be taken care of by her
grandparents. Now I want to make up for as much fatherly love she lacked as possible.â
Bertha actually understood Thaddeus's feelings.
âBut this is not the way to compensate her; you can't build your daughter's happiness on the pain of
others. Mr. Blanchet has a woman he likes, and I heard that sheâs already pregnant with his child. It
would be wicked if you broke them up.â
Thaddeus loved his wife very much, but he also valued his daughter's wishes. âAlright, Bertha, I have
some ideas about Sophia. You don't have to worry anymore. By the way, have we chosen a school
for Lea yet?â
Bertha knew he was deliberately changing the subject. She shook her head helplessly and sighed.
âWhen can you let me and Lea feel at ease?â