The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1726

“Keep a tight leash on your sister, Patricia.” Ida warned Byran. “Ellinor’s got enough on her plate right now.”

Byran’s face hardened a bit. “I know. She’s been stressed ever since Theo left. I won’t let anyone else bother her.”

Ida perched her gold-rimmed glasses on her nose, giving Byran a pointed look. “I hope you can discern right from wrong instead of blindly protecting your sister this time.”

Byran used to believe that Patricia was the kindest, most gentle person in the world. But he soon realized that their mother had shaped her into a selfish and manipulative individual who would use anyone to achieve her own goals without any remorse.

“Don’t worry.” He reassured Ida. “Even though they’re both my sisters, I know who’s right and who’s wrong.”

Ida gave him a hard look before sighing and dropping the subject.

Later that evening, Veronica returned home and told Ellinor about running into Patricia.

but quickly regained her composure. “Hmm,

tried to hurt you before. What if she tries to do it again?”

her actions. If she wants

frowned as her mind filled with worry.

when Ellinor and Theo had reunited, Patricia had shown

an eyebrow after noticing Veronica’s troubled face. “What’s wrong? You used to consider Patricia as your best friend. Has something

ones. Ellinor, it’s been so

“Alright, stop pouting. You should be relishing your recent date. Go wash up and rest.”

deeper and turned to leave. As

“Ellinor, why are only Adrian and Layla here? Where’s Baber?”

she was still awake

said he wanted to be more independent and sleep in his

would he suddenly want to be independent? Did you say something to him, Ellinor?”