The Kiss that Sparked it All

And with that, she quickly shed a few tears, “Balfour, I know I messed up. I didn’t take good enough care of Baber. But please don’t send him away. I swear I’ll try harder to be a better mom and take better care of Baber.”

Balfour looked at his headache of a sister, gently rubbed his temples, and said, “Alright, keep an eye on the kid for now, I’ve gotta go take a call.”

Balfour turned to leave as his phone buzzed in his hand. But before he could even take a step, Baber grabbed his hand, weakly pleading, “Balfour, don’t

go…

Baber was scared. He was terrified that once Balfour left, he’d be stuck with his mom.

When they were alone, his mom turned into a monster.

Balfour wasn’t sure exactly what the kid was afraid of. All he did was pat Baber’s cheek and quietly reassure him, “Be good, I’m just gonna take a call. Let Mom keep you company for a bit; I’ll be right back.”

Baber’s eyes were wide with fear, he looked like he was about to cry, “Balfour, don’t go. I’m scared.”

After seeing the kid so distressed, suspicion sparked in Balfour’s mind. He glanced over at Patricia, who was standing nearby.

was Baber

he afraid of his own

when did the

him when she ran

buzzing; it was an important work call, and

to soothe Baber with a few comforting

helplessly towards the retreating figure of

the door finally closed and the sound of Balfour’s footsteps faded away, Patricia stepped forward, landing a harsh slap on the child in the bed and angrily snapped at him. “Naughty boy! What are you reaching out for? Do you want to let everyone know

was immediately scared to

could barely talk, could only plead for forgiveness with simple words, “Mommy, I’m sorry… I messed

make a sound, just wait and see how I’ll deal with you

in pain and scared. He gritted his teeth, trying his best not to cry

from his call to see Baber’s face red and