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!”

without ever glancing back at Ellinor, who was hiding behind him.

triumphant smile at Ellinor. Her smile overflowed with the

be free of Patricia’s pestering,

the gifts. Why didn’t you go? You really missed an opportunity! I told her I wanted to look, but Patricia wouldn’t let me.

your grandfather, not me. What’s the point of me looking? Besides, it seems like Patricia’s gift is quite extravagant.

got a point!”

Ellinor uninterested in Patricia’s gift, but most importantly, she was afraid Patricia

different, she was at her

she didn’t come to see her relatives, she also didn’t want to cause trouble and ruin her grandfather’s party