The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1522

Ellinor was abruptly nudged awake, and she ran her fingers through her tousled hair.

Belinda gently shook her. “Wake up. I’m waiting for you. Hurry up and freshen up.”

Ellinor deeply regretted her offhand agreement a few days ago to see a psychiatrist with Belinda. Reluctantly, she got out of bed and headed for the bathroom.

Once she was showered and dressed, she followed Belinda downstairs.

The evening before, Veronica had taken care of the three kids, and now she was already up and waiting for breakfast with them.

Over the past few days, Veronica had been understanding of her sister-in-law’s struggles, stepping in to help with the kids whenever she had time. Ellinor was thankful for the extra help.

Waving to the kids, Ellinor called out, “Baber, Adrian, Layla! Let’s go; we’re eating out for breakfast today.”

Ellinor’s arm. “Hold on! If you take the kids with you, we won’t have the chance to talk properly. Veronica said she’d take care of them today. Right, Veronica?”

in agreement. “Yes! Ellinor, you can go on with Belinda without worrying about the kids. They’re in

the point if I don’t take the kids with me?”

she picked up the quiet Adrian and pondered something for a

all three kids to the psychiatrist’s office would indeed be inconvenient.

then. Veronica, look after Baber and Layla for me.

glances and then nodded. “Sure, Ellinor. We’ll take care of Baber and Layla. We won’t

She was more reliable now than before, and she cared about the kids’ safety just as much as Ellinor did.

a few more instructions to Veronica, Ellinor, carrying Adrian, prepared to leave

tugged at her dress. It was her daughter,

with you too.”

“Mommy, why are you only taking Adrian with you? Baber and I want to

to see the doctor. You and Baber need to stay home and listen to Aunt Veronica. Mommy will bring back toys for you, okay?”

what’s wrong with Adrian? Why