The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1718

Ellinor’s voice was as gentle as a summer breeze. Her eyes were filled with a warmth and sincerity that made Baber want to nestle in her embrace.

But then, in a flash, he snapped back to reality.

He could never compete with her biological children and could never vie for her affection, for fear of being sent away at any moment.

With this in mind, Baber said with a serious expression. “Thank you, Mommy, for always being so kind to me, but I’m a big boy now. I need to learn to be independent. I want to sleep on my own from now on.”

Ellinor looked slightly helpless. “You’re not even five yet. What kind of big boy are you?”

Baber’s lips tightened into a firm line, a picture of stubborn determination.

her son’s desire for independence, so she gently stroked his head and said, “Alright, if you want to sleep alone, then you

Baber nodded. “Okay.”

got up. “Then you can read your book first,

leave the room with a hint of sadness

to leave. He wanted her to stay and keep him company, but he didn’t dare say it since he didn’t feel entitled to

going back to spend time with his siblings, Adrian and Layla. He didn’t want to interfere.

of returning to her room, Ellinor headed to

to eat while also preparing

his hotel suite just as Sophia was coming back from the grocery

and asked, “This hotel has every kind of cuisine imaginable. Why are you buying

as well go out and get some exercise. Marcus says the hotel food is

the groceries, then looked at his daughter with surprise. “Really? You’re learning how to cook for that