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 quite disappointed.

promised your dad that I’d keep an eye on you and not let you

objected. “I’m not wandering off. I just want to take a peek. If my mom isn’t there, I’ll

there? Are you going to go

“Er… even if I see my mom, I won’t

dad that I’d keep an

family. I didn’t expect you to be just like them. You don’t understand other people’s feelings at all. I’ll never call you Aunt again!”

grumpy expression. “Hahaha… I thought you were going to threaten me with something serious. So, you

restroom anymore since

reached out to pinch his chubby cheek.

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

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