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?”

a soft kiss on his forehead. “Of course you didn’t, my

a glowing shade of red. He was overwhelmed by this unexpected praise. “But Mom, I still caused you trouble.”

child. It’s my duty to protect you and take responsibility for you.

back his tears. He had expected his mother to be angry and blame him

Layla, unaware of the situation, leaned

you and Baber talking about? Who did Baber

did Baber fight with?”

to her other

girl who was being

surprise. They began looking at

fight

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!”

Baber without insulting me! When did I

wouldn’t protect me. You never treated

retorted. “And you never treated me like a brother! You’re always badmouthing me!”