The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1056

“Thanks.” Ida flashed a small smile, gently lifting his chin to examine the young boy’s face, “Are you the rumored bashful kid? Do you always blush so easily? How adorable!”

Byran’s face turned a bright shade of red as his chin was lifted. He quickly batted her hand away, “What… What are you doing?!”

Ida chuckled softly, taking her gold–rimmed glasses from him and putting them on before sitting down, “What? Did I say something wrong? You’re not a kid? Then why are you blushing?”

Feeling embarrassed and humiliated, Byran retorted, “Why are you so blunt? Don’t you have any sense of shame?!”

Ida let out a soft laugh, T’ve been through a lot; what’s there to be shy about? If you don’t want to be teased, stay away from me!”

Byran frowned and was rendered speechless; he really couldn’t comprehend her.

He had never met such a straightforward woman; she was seemingly casual yet distant.

“You’re a real straight shooter,

“That’s the first time a man has described

Byran fell silent.

She was absolutely brazen! He couldn’t stand

was a

turned their heads to see a man slightly pushing

recognized the man and walked over to open the door for him. He surprisedly asked,

was as polite as ever, “I heard about the recent events and came to the hospital to visit Marissa Blanchet. I thought I’d drop by and see Ellinor too. Byran, why are

asked me to look after Ellinor. He hurt

Bartlett smiled, “I see.”

in, and upon seeing Ellinor asleep in her bed, a hint of

noticed there was someone else in the room, and he turned his head

knew Bartlett; they had worked together a few times,

Ida nodded at