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

Baber nodded. “Okay.”

“Then you can read your book first, and I’ll call you when it’s time for dinner.”

watched his mother leave the room with a hint

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

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

returning to her room, Ellinor

eat while also preparing a

his hotel suite just as Sophia was coming back

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

do, so I might as well go out and get some

at his daughter