The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2607

“I can’t believe this is happening to me. All I wanted was to focus on the choir

competition. Why does it always have to be me with the bad luck?” Victoria lamented, her voice cracking with the strain of her emotions.

Balfour’s complexion turned ashen, riddled with guilt, knowing full well that this mess was his doing.

Yet, Elton’s words carried more weight in moments like these, and he couldn’t muster the courage to convince Victoria to take any risks. He simply had no right.

As Victoria’s sobs slowly subsided, Elton tenderly stroked her hair, whispering words of comfort. “There, there, kiddo. Have you forgotten your old man’s right here with you? Just stand behind me, and I’ll make sure nothing bad happens to you.”

Throughout their childhood, their father had been an unshakeable fortress, always shielding them from harm. As they grew older, the hero’s aura he wore in their eyes began to fade. But when real trouble struck, like now, Victoria still believed her dad was the most reliable person in the world. His presence was a soothing balm to her fears.

of her father’s plan. Deep down, she knew waiting for an inevitable end was futile. Escaping offered a glimmer

the plan, Balfour?” she finally asked, her voice a mix of hope

the wires on that window

pipe dream. The only way out would be the front door, which was tantamount to walking straight

I’ll take a look,” Elton replied, struggling to his

thuds of his falls and the muffled grunts of pain caused Victoria’s heart

called

Instead, he took a moment before

his voice, a sign of how badly he must be hurt, and asked, “Mr. Lewis, are you

he didn’t tell them

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frowned, annoyed at himself for overlooking this detail.