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

glowing shade of red. He was overwhelmed by this unexpected praise. “But Mom,

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

bit his lip, trying to hold back his tears. He had expected his mother to be angry and blame him like the

seat, Adrian and Layla,

talking

who did Baber fight

to her

stood up for a little girl who was being bullied

and Layla gasped in surprise. They began looking at Baber as if

you fight him off?

brother is so cool! Now I can walk around preschool with confidence, knowing Baber’s got my back! But I can only count on Baber. Adrian, you always run off faster than me when there’s trouble!”

can praise Baber without insulting

wouldn’t protect me. You never treated me like a sister.”

never treated me like a brother! You’re always