The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1864

Baber let out a piercing shriek. “Ah!”

Patricia tightened her grip on Baber’s hair. “So, you’re all grown up now, huh?! You’ve now started lying to Mommy, huh?! What a naughty boy!”

Baber shivered from head to toe. “No… I didn’t…”

Patricia threw her head back and laughed. “No? You dare deny it?! Do you really think I have no clue about what’s been happening with the Blanchets these past few years? Theo hasn’t been home at all. He ran off with another woman! Ellinor, that little vixen, thought she could steal Theo away from me and live happily ever after?! Look at her now! She was alone in that big old Blanchet mansion for years! Serves her right!”

Baber felt as if his hair was being yanked out by the roots. His scalp was throbbing with pain. “It… hurts.”

Patricia showed no mercy; she tightened her grip even more. “Good! This is your punishment for lying to your mother. Let’s see if you dare lie to me again!”

was intimidating Baber, Theo and Ellinor arrived at the riverside dock.

deserted in the dark night, and there was no road ahead.

GPS had

car and

the house, he

took Baber must have

overwhelmed with worry. “What does he

Baber was the oldest of the four children, he was sensitive and easily scared.

and he only got better as he grew older. Now that he had been kidnapped, he must be terrified.

her into his arms. “I’ll bring Baber back safe and sound.

thought struck her, and she looked up at Theo.

Theo paused. “Her?”