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?”

looked puzzled at Ellinor. “That was quick. Are you done talking

“Belinda, I’ve got some stuff to

had already left with

started, but Ellinor was already out

drive her.”

around to see Bartlett. “Bartlett?

are old friends.

her therapist, and he

see Ellinor today

more, Bartlett

aunt. And maybe, if her uncle was really gone for good, it wouldn’t be such a bad

thought in mind, Belinda decided not to follow them. Instead,

thought everyone had left but was