The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1528

Callum looked at Bartlett in admiration. “You’re a real charmer, buddy. You’ve got the ladies all figured out.”

Bartlett brushed off his friend’s teasing and stood up. “I’ve got to get going.”

“What? Already?” Callum asked, “I thought we were going to have a couple of drinks once I’m done with work?”

Without turning back, Bartlett waved his hand. “No time for drinks. I’m off to see my girl.”

As he watched Bartlett leave, Callum couldn’t help but admire his friend’s confidence and charm.

When Ellinor descended the stairs, little “Adrian’ was patiently sitting in the living room, sipping on his cola. Belinda was trying to engage him in conversation, but he seemed uninterested.

That was until he saw Ellinor. His eyes lit up as he said, “Mommy, can we go home now?”

puzzled at Ellinor. “That was quick. Are you done talking to Dr. Callum

question. Instead, she picked up Adrian and said, “Belinda, I’ve got some

Belinda could respond, Ellinor had

already out of

can drive

to see Bartlett. “Bartlett? What

are old friends.

her therapist, and he rarely talked about

calm and reassuring. “I needed to see Ellinor today anyway.

say anything more,

Bartlett had a soft spot for her aunt. And maybe, if her uncle was really gone for good, it wouldn’t be such a bad thing if something happened

in mind, Belinda decided not to follow them. Instead, she went upstairs to see Callum.

his coffee. He had thought everyone had left but was