The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1627

Adrian glanced around cautiously before answering. “I’m not trying to make a run for it. I just want to take a look upstairs. I’ll be right back.”

Lea looked baffled. “What are you going to look for upstairs?”

Adrian explained, “As you know, I’m not Tristan. I think I just heard my mom’s voice coming from upstairs. I want to see if she’s here.”

Lea was taken aback. “Your mom is here?!”

Adrian raised a finger to his lips, signaling her to lower her voice. “I’m not sure. That’s why I want to check. Aunt Lea, could you cover for me while I sneak upstairs? I’ll be back in no time.”

Lea rubbed her chin thoughtfully before saying decisively, “No way!”

his brows, looking

that I’d keep an eye on you and not let you wander off on your own.”

wandering off. I just want to take a

going to go home with her then? How am I supposed to explain that

if I see my mom, I won’t go home with her. Is that

my word. I promised your dad that I’d keep an

different from Sophia and her family. I didn’t expect you to be just like them. You don’t

threaten me with something serious. So, you won’t call me

you win! I won’t go to the restroom anymore since I can’t sneak out anyway. I’m going back to my

to pinch his chubby cheek. “Wait a minute!”

with a disgusted look. “What? Since you’re not willing to help me, don’t touch me. We’re not

rejection, reached out to pinch him again. “Hahaha! You’re so cute and chubby, but you’ve got quite the temper. I just said