The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1665

And just like that, Alyssa and Dean left, leaving only McNeil and his son, Byran, in the room.

Byran pulled a chair over to his father’s bedside. Concern was etched all over his face. “Dad, how are you feeling? Thirsty? Need a glass of water?”

“I’m fine, son.” McNeil shook his head as his thoughts wandered towards the door. “Where’s your brother? Isn’t he back yet?”

“He’s back, Dad. He’s in his room.” Byran replied. “He was the one who told me to look for you in the storage room; otherwise, we wouldn’t have found you. You should’ve seen Grandma and Grandpa; they were so worried they even called the police. Don’t do this again, Dad. If you want to have a drink, just call us. We’ll join you. There’s no need to sneak around.”

McNeil glanced at his son, realizing that he had become a very mature adult. He chuckled at himself, “I promise, no more drinking, but your brother certainly won’t join me for a drink.”

Considering his brother’s personality, Byran had to agree. “If he won’t drink, I can. I’m not a kid anymore, Dad. I can join you.”

merely smiled and didn’t say

to see his own

didn’t ask before. Why is there a storage room in your bedroom? I noticed there’s a bed and some of your clothes in there. You haven’t been living

replied, “It’s nothing. It’s always been there. I’m fine. Byran, you

“I promised Grandma and Grandpa that I’d take care of

go and

not know that their father was found, Byran stood up.

he hastily exited the room.

turned distant as he watched his younger son leave. He stared

Balfour’s room, knocking before entering.

drunk and fell asleep in that storage

cigarette in hand, simply grunted in acknowledgement. He