The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 767

And with that, she quickly shed a few tears, “Balfour, I know I messed up. I didn’t take good enough care of Baber. But please don’t send him away. I swear I’ll try harder to be a better mom and take better care of Baber.”

Balfour looked at his headache of a sister, gently rubbed his temples, and said, “Alright, keep an eye on the kid for now, I’ve gotta go take a call.”

Balfour turned to leave as his phone buzzed in his hand. But before he could even take a step, Baber grabbed his hand, weakly pleading, “Balfour, don’t

go…

Baber was scared. He was terrified that once Balfour left, he’d be stuck with his mom.

When they were alone, his mom turned into a monster.

Balfour wasn’t sure exactly what the kid was afraid of. All he did was pat Baber’s cheek and quietly reassure him, “Be good, I’m just gonna take a call. Let Mom keep you company for a bit; I’ll be right back.”

like he was about to cry, “Balfour, don’t go.

in Balfour’s mind. He glanced over

Baber

afraid of his

did the

her temper with him when she ran out

was still buzzing; it was an important work call, and he had to

Baber with a few comforting words before stepping out

the retreating figure of Balfour,

sound of Balfour’s footsteps faded away, Patricia stepped forward, landing a harsh slap on the child in the bed and angrily snapped at him. “Naughty boy! What are you reaching

immediately

plead for forgiveness with

him another harsh slap, “If you make a

scared. He gritted his teeth, trying

call to see Baber’s face red and swollen, with

happened? I was only gone for a

I told you, Baber can’t be without you.