The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1570

Reluctantly, Adrian had no choice but to heed his dad’s words. Looking sheepishly, he muttered an apology to Sophia.

Sophia, basking in the attention from her man, didn’t hold a grudge against the boy. Putting on her kindly demeanor, she responded, “It’s alright. Mommy wasn’t really mad at you. Just remember not to talk to me like that again, okay?”

Adrian, pressured by his dad to apologize, wasn’t sincere. He turned away, refusing to look at Sophia.

Marcus, with his deep eyes fixed on his son, commented. “You’re right. The boy needs a bit of discipline. He’s becoming increasingly disrespectful.”

Sophia, playing the understanding partner, said, “Let it go. I think Adrian has learned his lesson. Marcus, try not to be too harsh on him.”

“It’s because I’ve been too lenient with him that he’s turned out this way. Go on with your chores; I’ll have a word with him.”

Sophia, feeling secretly pleased, nodded. “Alright then. You have a talk with Adrian. I’ll go start dinner.”

With a grunt, Marcus turned his stern gaze toward his son.

this, Sophia couldn’t help but feel a tinge of satisfaction. She then left

Marcus disciplined the unruly

she was no longer worried that Adrian would spill any secrets. She knew Marcus would not believe him

and a look of impending tears, Adrian whimpered.

the room, Adrian broke down

placed a finger on

eyes, Adrian looked up

whispered soothingly, “Be brave, Adrian. We mustn’t

his dad was trying to keep

made him feel a

small, forlorn face, Marcus reassured him. “Soon, I’ll be able to take you away from here, and we can openly seek out

trusting his father’s words, nodded eagerly. “I

by his son’s response, gently ruffled Adrian’s hair and let out a

Bartlett, Ellinor asked him to wait for a response from her

want to go straight back to Rex Enterprises. While sitting in the passenger seat, he suggested, “Ellinor, since