The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1751

Baber looked up in surprise at his mother, who was wearing a gentle expression.

“I?”

Ellinor reached out and gently ruffled his hair. “Yes, sweetie? Do you want to go to the amusement park, or would you rather head home? It’s all up to you. I’ve cleared my afternoon schedule just to spend time with you guys.”

Baber blinked. He was beside himself with disbelief. “Mom… I got into trouble. Aren’t you mad at me?”

Ellinor raised an eyebrow. “Oh? What did you do?”

Baber looked stunned. “I… I hit someone.”

Ellinor smiled. “Well, I should praise you for that. Standing up against bullies isn’t wrong, and neither is fighting back when they hurt others. I’ve seen the surveillance footage, and I must say, you did great. You bravely defended your classmate. Good job!”

Baber couldn’t believe he was being praised. His large, anxious eyes widened in shock. “Mom… I really didn’t do anything wrong?”

his forehead. “Of course you didn’t, my brave boy. You’re an incredible role model for your siblings. I’m proud of you.”

He was overwhelmed by this unexpected praise. “But Mom, I still caused

do you mean, ’caused me trouble’? You’re my child. It’s my duty to protect you and take responsibility for you. I’d do anything

expected his mother to be angry and blame him like

the back seat, Adrian and Layla, unaware of the situation, leaned in curiously.

talking about? Who did

who did Baber fight with?”

turned to her other children.

He stood up for a little girl who was being bullied and even fought off the bully. Isn’t he amazing?”

in surprise. They began looking at Baber as if

you fight him off? Can you

can walk around preschool with confidence, knowing Baber’s got my back!

his arms in defiance. “Hey! You can praise Baber without insulting me! When did I ever

protect me. You never treated

me like a brother! You’re always badmouthing