The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 819

Ellinor paused before asking Baber, “You wanna leave this place?”

Baber looked a little nervy but he nodded anyway.

“And where do you want to go?” Ellinor asked again.

Baber tried his best to express himself, “The orphanage.”

Orphanage?

Damn, the kid even wanted to go back to the orphanage. Life at the Howard’s must really suck.

Ellinor gently ruffled his hair, trying to comfort him and build trust. T’d love to give you a hand, but you’ve gotta understand, I’m just a guest here, and Patricia is your legal guardian. Unless we can find some dirt on her and strip her of her custody, I can’t help you leave this place.”

his understanding was limited, and he still

realized she might have been talking

patient. Wait for the right moment, and I’ll help you make a

for a moment, but his eyes

again, “To keep yourself safe, you’ve gotta learn to play it cool. Don’t be too quick to show resistance when things get tough. It’ll

looked lost again. It seemed like he was in a

her neck and put it around Baber’s, adjusting it to fit

as you’re wearing it,

much got it. He treasured the necklace around his neck and

see your mom later, no matter how scared you are, remember not to cry. Smile and call her mom. That way, she won’t hurt you” Ellinor encouraged

who scared him, Baber

comforted him, “I know you’re scared, but don’t forget, you’ve got this magical

filled with determination, “Yeah! I’m not

stroked his head again and then put him on the bed,