The Kiss that Sparked it All

Byran crossed his arms and grumbled in a huff, “I’m an adult now, I’m not a kid anymore! This is clearly a double standard!”

Patricia’s face reddened even more. Byran’s sarcastic comment made her uncomfortable, but there was a hint of sweetness in her eyes, suggesting that she didn’t actually mind the teasing

However, Theo, who stood next to them, showed no reaction, as if Byran’s comments had nothing to do with him.

Patricia lifted her head again to look at his expressionless face and asked, “Theo, are you ready to go shopping for clothes with me now?”

Theo took a couple of seconds before responding in a detached tone, “Let’s go.”

Patricia nodded cheerfully. “Great, let me take you there, it’s just around the corner!”

pockets, followed her without ever glancing back at Ellinor, who was hiding

smile at Ellinor. Her smile overflowed with the

relieved to be free of Patricia’s pestering, Ellinor didn’t care about Patricia’s smug smile.

her check out the gifts. Why didn’t you go? You really missed an opportunity! I told her I wanted to look,

gift is from Patricia to your grandfather, not me. What’s the point of me looking? Besides,

got a

importantly, she was afraid

at her mother’s

come to see her relatives, she also didn’t want to