The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 713

Knock Knock!

There were suddenly two knocks on the door, followed by Quinton’s voice.

“Mr. Howard, it’s me.”

“Come in.” Balfour snapped back to reality.

Quinton could only step into Pearl’s room after getting permission.

Balfour massaged his temples, looking somewhat worn out. “How’s the kid doing?” He asked.

Quinton answered honestly. “The doctor said Baber has a severe head injury, along with a minor concussion. He has stitched up the wound on the back of his head and given him some medicines, but since Baber’s been pretty moody at the hospital, the doctor suggested bringing him home for rest and to pay special attention to soothing his emotions. Then just go to the hospital to change the dressing every day, making sure the wound stays dry”

Balfour squinted, thinking to himself how this kid’s life has been one hell of a roller coaster. Since he was adopted, he’s been getting hurt a lot, and each time was worse than the last.

figure out what caused Baber’s injury?”

a sharp object; it’s more likely that he bumped

corner.”

found some of his doubts answered, but he was also somewhat

through her teeth. The wound on Baber’s head

though Baber’s injury wasn’t caused by Ellinor, it didn’t seem like Patri intentionally hurt him either. It was probably Just Baber being clumsy, and Patri saw it as an opportunity to

was despicable, at least she wasn’t that ruthless. Maybe she could still change; he would have to discipline her properly in the future.

going to Ms. Howard’s room,

Baber

this, Balfour’s temples started to throb, “Alright, I got it. You can leave now.”

still had something to report. “Mr. Howard, the pocket

pocket watch was a birthday gift from his sister Pearl

the dial was his birth time and

child’s drawing didn’t look much like him, it was a memory his sister gave him, so he cherished