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

might have been talking over

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

but his eyes gradually lost

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 just make

seemed like

was patient. She took a necklace from around her neck and put it

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

it. He treasured the necklace around his neck

how scared you are, remember not to cry. Smile and call her mom. That way, she

the ‘mom’ who scared him, Baber started

don’t forget, you’ve got this magical necklace to protect you.

filled with determination,

again and then put him on