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.

sleep alone, then you can sleep alone. Mommy won’t bother you. If you want Mommy in the middle of the night, you

Baber nodded. “Okay.”

your book first, and I’ll call you

the room with a hint of

didn’t want her to leave. He wanted her to stay and keep him

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

room, Ellinor headed to

hungry and decided to whip up something to eat while

returned to his hotel suite just as Sophia was coming back from the grocery store.

bag of groceries, Thaddeus frowned and asked, “This hotel has every kind of cuisine imaginable. Why are you buying so much stuff? Can’t you have someone else do it for

well go out and get some exercise. Marcus

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