The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1878

Baber blinked his large eyes and nodded, “Okay!”

Ellinor helped Baber to sit up in his bed and tucked him in before she began to speak, “Baber, what happened today was an accident, and it won’t happen again. You need to remember the lessons learned from this experience, and to be more vigilant in the future. But promise me, don’t let this incident leave a shadow in your heart, okay?”

Ellinor was comforting her son, fearing he might develop post-traumatic stress disorder.

Hearing his mom’s words, Baber pouted, “But… it was so scary… Every time I close my eyes, I see that woman hitting me… Mom, can I be with you every day from now on? Can I never leave you?”

Seeing her once optimistic and sensible son frightened like this, Ellinor felt a pang in her heart. She gently stroked his head, “Silly child, your dad’s back now, so I don’t have to work every day anymore and I can stay home with you and your siblings!”

“Really?” Baber seemed to be comforted at last, relaxing like he’d swallowed a tranquilizer.

when you grow up, Mom can’t always be with you. You’ll have to be independent. If Mom

won’t! I will never get tired of Mom. I want to be with you forever!”

pinched his son’s cheek, “Dream on, kiddo! Mom’s going to be with me forever!

his dad, then at his mom next to him, and finally smiled, “It’s great that mom and dad are

her head to glare at Theo, “What are

next to them. “He’s trying to steal you from me at this young age. Shouldn’t I make him understand that he needs to find

“He’s just a child! You’re jealous of him?”

had four kids. They were even separated for a few years due to outside forces. How could he share her with anyone else?

a cell phone broke the silence.

his phone, glanced at it, and then got up, “You two behave. I need to

a response, he quickly turned and left.

to Baber. “Baber, Mom wants to know, did you intentionally leave a