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!”

with his hands in his pockets, followed her without ever glancing

triumphant smile at Ellinor. Her smile overflowed with the pride of

free of Patricia’s pestering, Ellinor

and said, “Hey! Ellinor, my sister just asked you to help her check out the gifts. Why didn’t you go? You really missed

from Patricia to your grandfather, not me. What’s the point of me looking? Besides, it seems like Patricia’s gift is quite extravagant. Everyone will see it sooner

got a point!”

gift, but most importantly, she was afraid Patricia would create more trouble for

she was at her mother’s house

want to cause trouble and