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.

stroked 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 the night, you can always come

Baber nodded. “Okay.”

first, and I’ll call you when it’s

leave the room with a hint of

him company, but he didn’t dare say it since he didn’t feel

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

returning to her room, Ellinor headed to the kitchen.

to eat while also preparing a delicious meal

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

massive 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

I might as well go out and get some exercise. Marcus says the hotel

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