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?”

off guard, Ellinor candidly nodded at her daughter. “Yes, the man

didn’t please Layla, who pouted unhappily.

don’t you like

why I don’t like him. In fairy tales, the prince always shows up to rescue the princess when she needs him

child could sometimes be amusingly baffling,

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

up after we

with some

in a grudge. “But Mommy often looks sad at night while clutching your pillow. It’s

three-year-old daughter could perceive and empathize with her

smile. “Everyone has their moments of sadness. It’s normal. Your Daddy has his too, and Mommy isn’t there for him either. Layla, Mommy doesn’t want you to overthink things at

arms. “I hope that when Daddy’s not around, Mommy