The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 766

Theo swiveled his head towards Balfour with a hint of surprise at his sudden change of attitude. You sure you can handle this?”

Balfour strode over to the bed, where Baber lay. “Why not?” He said this as he glanced at Baber. “The kid is our responsibility as the Howard family. You’ve just been caught in the crossfire.”

Theo squinted as a hint of confusion appeared in his eyes.

Up till now, Balfour had been pushing Theo to spend more time with Patricia. What’s up with the sudden switch?

Patricia frowned at Balfour’s suggestion “Balfour, what brings you upstairs? Don’t you need to go down and knock back a couple of drinks with Bartlett and the others?”

shot Patricia a quick look. “Let Theo go down and join them. He’s the man of

what Balfour meant

down

just starting to cool down a bit. If Theo leaves, I’m afraid he might

to Patricia but turned his attention to the sick child instead. “Baber, can I stay

hadn’t fallen asleep, blinked

to the child. Yes, it’s me. I’ll stay

nodded obediently.

stand up. He clapped Balfour on the shoulder. “Thanks”

on, Ellinor is waiting for

“Alright.”

reassured. He took off down the stairs, worried that Ellinor might feel lonely or get upset if he

from pleased. She tried to catch up with Theo, calling

“Stay put!”