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!”

looking quite

an eye on you and not let you

a peek. If my mom isn’t there,

going to go home with her then? How am

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

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

you were different from Sophia 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

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

to the restroom anymore since I can’t sneak out anyway. I’m

reached out to pinch his chubby cheek. “Wait a

hand away with a disgusted look. “What? Since you’re not willing

cute and chubby, but you’ve got quite