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!”

her without ever glancing back at

suddenly turned back to flash a triumphant smile at Ellinor. Her smile overflowed with the pride of a victor.

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

didn’t you go? You really missed

me looking? Besides,

you’ve got a point!”

gift, but most importantly, she was

was at her mother’s house for her grandfather’s

she also didn’t want to cause trouble and ruin her grandfather’s party