The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1698

“Alright, I’ll whip up some that you both usually enjoy. I’ll call you when it’s ready.”

Then the room fell silent.

Sophia waited a moment, then, feeling slightly disappointed, she turned and walked towards the kitchen.

Inside the room, Marcus only relaxed his icy glare when he could no longer hear Sophia’s footsteps. He turned to look at his son, whose eyes were red and swollen from crying.

“Why are you crying so much? Didn’t I tell you I’d be back soon?”

The man’s voice was stern, but his actions were gentle. He lightly massaged his son’s puffy eyes to try and lessen the swelling.

Tristan pouted. His face was etched in misery. “Dad, I… I don’t like it here. I want to go find Ellinor… I…”

Before the boy could finish his sentence, he was silenced by a raised finger from his father. It was a soft ‘shush,’ warning him not to mention his mother’s name since the walls have ears.

meaning, Tristan sniffled and

son into an embrace, whispering words of comfort. “I know you miss her. I miss her

up, and he whispered back. “Really, Dad? Can we live together with Ellinor and my brothers and sisters?”

firmly at his son. “Absolutely. We’ll never

rubbed his eyes. “Then I’ll be a

Mom.”

no longer utter Ellinor’s name again, as his father had just warned him not to mention his mother’s name here.

hair. “Alright, go pull the curtains for me, son. Dad’s a bit tired and wants

However,

a serious threat

arms, lifting him off the ground. Relieved, Tristan gasped for breath. He turned around to find

quickly glanced down at

mistaken. His dad was standing!

was really

was about to express his joy, Marcus’ hand covered his mouth. His voice was