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.

his head and said, “Alright, if you want to sleep alone,

Baber nodded. “Okay.”

up. “Then you can read your book first, and I’ll call

with a hint of sadness in his eyes.

stay and keep him company, but he didn’t dare say it since he didn’t feel entitled to

probably going back to spend time with his siblings, Adrian and Layla. He

of returning to her room, Ellinor headed to the kitchen.

hungry and decided to whip up something to eat while

Sophia was coming back from the grocery

hotel has every kind of cuisine imaginable. Why are you buying so much stuff? Can’t you have someone else do it

“Dad, I have nothing else to do, so I might as well go out and get some exercise. Marcus says the hotel food is too greasy, so I’m making him

his assistant to help Sophia with the groceries, then looked at his daughter with surprise.