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.

surprised by the news but quickly regained

worried? Patricia tried to hurt you before. What if she tries to

I can’t control her actions.

frowned as her mind filled with

Patricia had shown up. Why couldn’t things just settle down?

“What’s wrong? You used to consider Patricia as your best friend. Has something changed?”

people from bad ones. Ellinor, it’s been so many years. Why are you still holding a grudge against m’? We’re on good terms now, aren’t

pouting. You should be relishing your recent date. Go wash up

As she did, she noticed Adrian and Layla fast asleep on

off. “Ellinor, why are only Adrian and Layla

the sofa, looked concerned. One of the reasons she was still awake was

he wanted to be more independent and sleep in his own room.”

“What? Baber is usually so clingy. Why would he suddenly want to be independent?