The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1074

However, Baber had to endure it so Ellinor could find a way to free him for good.

He had to go through all this pain without making a fuss so he could finally be free.

She looked up at Xenia, gave a casual smile, and said, “Since Mrs. Howard doesn’t want me to take Baber, I might as well stay here for a bit. You won’t mind, will you, Mrs. Howard? Your villa seems to be quite a fancy place, it might be beneficial for my pregnancy.”

Upon hearing Ellinor’s decision to stay, Baber perked up. His previously gloomy eyes shone with a hint of joy.

Xenia, however, looked displeased. But soon, she seemed to have had a thought and laughed, “Sure thing, I’m kinda bored staying here all by myself anyway! How fun would it be to have you here to have a chat with!”

Ellinor smiled, “Then I’ll make myself at home!”

Collin frowned nervously, trying to intervene, “This might not…”

in a low voice, “I’m just staying for a few days, no biggie.”

and took Baber by the hand, “Come on,

as if he had grown fearful of physical contact

away.

of Ellinor’s palm, a sense of security and courage that he had never felt before welled up in Baber. He clung to Ellinor tightly, afraid that she would leave, and nodded in agreement to show her around.

Baber outside. It was hard for her to ignore the pleading look in the

behind Ellinor, ever watchful of her safety.

take Baber away alone, so she

in the large garden of the villa, Ellinor started to feel tired. She asked Baber to guide her to

arranged a clean

in charge had sought Dean’s approval before assigning

wasn’t this gracious.

stay with Ellinor in her room to keep her

agree, fearing that Baber might talk