The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1438

Adrian pouted his small mouth as disappointment etched across his face. “But, Mommy… I like them both…”

Children were always, in their innocent ways, a touch greedy.

Ellinor, despite usually spoiling her kids, always made sure to establish firm principles when they were needed. She never wavered.

“You can come and ask Mommy if you want another one, but it’s not okay to just take your brother’s. He likes his balloon too, and if you take it, he won’t have one. How would you feel if you were in his shoes, Adrian?”

“Mommy, I… I understand now…” Adrian’s eyes filled with regret as he turned to his brother, Baber. “I’m sorry, Baber. Let’s share the balloon. You can play with mine

too!”

Baber, with a relieved smile, nodded. “Yeah! Let’s play together!”

and forget. Their reconciliation was swift and

brothers; clutching her pink bunny-shaped balloon. Although she was the smallest, she seemed to be the most mature, rolling her eyes at her brothers’ childish

together to catch the attention of the three kids. “Alright, everyone. Grab your balloons and get in the car. Aunt Veronica is taking you all to get some pizza.”

up and climbed into the

children settled into the car, Ellinor

can be a handful. Ellinor, you’re a great mother. It’s

It’s all about being aware of each child’s feelings and making sure everyone’s treated fairly. I’m a master at balancing

climbed into the car,

and headed towards the passenger seat of the car, only to be beaten to it by Veronica.

with the kids in the car, there’s no room for you. We can’t

of her hand, she signaled

his face as he watched the Blanchet family’s car drive away.