The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2612

Elton had made up his mind, and not without a personal agenda.

By saving his own daughter and potentially safeguarding Balfour’s future, he was ensuring his girls wouldn’t have to worry about their lives ahead.

Ever since his wife passed away, he’d been fretting over his ability to raise his two daughters properly. Now that they had grown up fine, it was a shame that he might not be there to see them through the rest of their journey.

From the moment he learned about the powerful Howard family backing Balfour, Elton was resolute. If push came to shove, he’d sacrifice his life for his daughters’ futures.

“Dad, stop scaring me. Can’t we just sneak out the back window together? I’m scared without you. Don’t do this. Don’t leave me. Mara and I still need you,” Victoria pleaded, sensing the tragic turn their situation was t taking.

She couldn’t accept it. Why couldn’t they all three escape together? Why did one have to

sacrificial lamb?

those thugs away,” Balfour said with conviction. But as soon as Victoria heard him, she looked at him,

as simple as

scouting the rear window, Elton saw the vast cornfields that

the kidnappers’ attention, they’d be caught in

one who served as the distraction was

no, let’s not run. We’ll just wait for the police to

up, not wanting to face the reality, but Elton solemnly held her face, “Look at me, Victoria. Listen to your dad. Do you want all

her head without

police will find us. Waiting is signing our death warrant. Even if something happens to me, don’t turn back. Because I love you, and I never want my girl to be hurt. I wish

Victoria’s

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