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.”

ears, but his understanding was limited, and he still looked at her

have been talking over his

is, you’ve gotta be patient. Wait for the right moment, and

his eyes gradually lost their guarded look,

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

like he was

from around her neck and put it

It’s got some magic in it. As long as you’re wearing it, it’ll protect you. No

time, Baber pretty much got it. He treasured the

you are, remember not to cry. Smile and call her mom. That way, she won’t hurt you” Ellinor encouraged

he would soon meet the ‘mom’ who scared him, Baber started

“I know you’re scared, but don’t forget, you’ve got this magical necklace to protect you. So, there’s nothing

his eyes filled with determination,

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