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?”

absolute certainty, cradled his little face and planted a soft kiss on his forehead. “Of course you didn’t, my brave boy. You’re an incredible role model for your siblings. I’m

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

It’s my duty to protect you and take responsibility for you. I’d do anything for you without a second thought. So, no more

his lip, trying to hold back his tears. He had expected his mother

seat, Adrian and Layla, unaware of

what are you and Baber talking about? Who did Baber

did Baber fight

her

a little girl who was being bullied and

Layla gasped in surprise. They began looking at Baber as if he were a

fight him off? Can you teach

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

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

wouldn’t protect me. You never treated me like

treated me like a brother! You’re always badmouthing me!”