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.”

and he still looked

realized she might have

for the right moment, and I’ll help you make a run for

but his eyes gradually lost their

learn to play it cool. Don’t be too quick to show resistance when things get tough. It’ll just make the bad guys meaner.

like he was in a

a necklace from around her neck and put it

as you’re wearing it, it’ll protect you. No one can

got it. He treasured

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

the ‘mom’ who scared

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

his eyes filled with determination,

gently stroked his head again and then put him on the