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!”

furrowed his brows, looking quite disappointed. “Why

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

to take a peek. If my mom isn’t there,

Are you going to go home with her then? How am I supposed

stuttered, realizing that his plan might not be the best. “Er… even if I see my mom, I won’t go home with her. Is that

“No way! I always keep my word. I promised your dad that I’d keep

and her 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

you were going to threaten me with something serious. So, you won’t call me Aunt anymore? Fine! I won’t lose a wink of sleep!”

anymore since I can’t sneak out anyway. I’m going back to my

out to pinch his

Since you’re not

got quite the temper. I just said you can’t