The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1449

“Mommy has a man she fancies. Because of this man, she can’t date anyone else.”

Layla curiously inquired. “Who is this man Mommy likes? Where is he? Why doesn’t he come and date Mommy?”

Ellinor was speechless.

Every child seemed to be a never-ending book of questions, didn’t they?

If anyone else asked her this question, she wouldn’t think about answering it. But for her own daughter, she couldn’t ignore it.

With a sigh, Ellinor responded. “The man Mommy likes is away dealing with some matters. When he returns, he’ll naturally be there to date Mommy.”

Layla posed another question. “Is the man Mommy likes Daddy?”

daughter. “Yes, the man Mommy likes is indeed

this didn’t please Layla, who pouted unhappily.

don’t you like Daddy? You’ve

retorted. “That’s exactly why I don’t like him. In fairy tales, the prince always shows up to rescue the princess when she needs him most, even bravely fighting dragons for her. But Daddy has never been there for Mommy. Daddy doesn’t like

child could sometimes be amusingly baffling,

always show up when Mommy needed him and protect me.” Ellinor said, her voice heavy

up after we were born? Does he not

like you. He’s just tied up with some stuff. Trust Mommy. One

at night while clutching your pillow. It’s

expected that her three-year-old daughter could perceive and empathize

normal. Your Daddy has his too, and Mommy isn’t there for him either. Layla, Mommy doesn’t want you to overthink things at such a young age or to hate your own Daddy. Believe in Mommy. One

looking into her mom’s sincere and determined eyes, Layla threw herself into her arms. “I hope that when Daddy’s not around, Mommy will be happy and