The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1453

Sophia caught wind of the whispering from a group of young girls a little distance away and shot them a stern look. There was a clear warning in her icy

gaze.

Startled by Sophia’s glare, the girls immediately turned their attention elsewhere, daring not to gossip any longer.

Ellinor carried Adrian back, scolding him all the way. Her anger wasn’t abated even after they arrived back at their picnic spot.

This child was becoming increasingly disobedient. He was always acting on his own. How could he just wander off alone?

Throughout the entire ordeal, Adrian stayed silent, neither admitting his mistake nor apologizing.

Once back at their picnic spot, Ellinor set Adrian down, her face stern as she asked him, “Still refusing to speak? Do you know that running off on your own is wrong? Do you understand your

mistake?”

a

Adrian had been found, breathed a sigh of relief. She approached and tried to mediate the situation. “Ellinor, it’s okay.

because he sees something he likes, he can run off without telling

to protect her nephew. “Adrian, what are you waiting for? Apologize to your mom.

pouted, and with a

to comfort him. “Alright, alright! You were scared, but it’s okay now. Your mom and aunt are here. You

afraid.”

Ellinor hated most was when the child refused to admit his mistakes and resorted to crying. She sternly pulled Veronica aside, brought Adrian in front of her, and scolded him. “Why are you crying? You made a mistake, and you’re crying

to speak and cried even

was exasperated, raising her hand in

don’t hit Adrian. He knows he was wrong, and I’ll make sure he doesn’t run off on his own again.” Layla stood quietly to the side, her large, bright eyes darting about as she watched the crying Adrian, as if she noticed something

defended Adrian, Ellinor was taken aback and then sighed. “Look at how understanding your brother is. When will

pitiful expression and whimpered. “…I

words, Ellinor’s face fell, and her