The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1438

Adrian pouted his small mouth as disappointment etched across his face. “But, Mommy… I like them both…”

Children were always, in their innocent ways, a touch greedy.

Ellinor, despite usually spoiling her kids, always made sure to establish firm principles when they were needed. She never wavered.

“You can come and ask Mommy if you want another one, but it’s not okay to just take your brother’s. He likes his balloon too, and if you take it, he won’t have one. How would you feel if you were in his shoes, Adrian?”

“Mommy, I… I understand now…” Adrian’s eyes filled with regret as he turned to his brother, Baber. “I’m sorry, Baber. Let’s share the balloon. You can play with mine

too!”

nodded. “Yeah!

were quick to forgive and forget. Their

she was the smallest, she seemed to

Grab your balloons and get in the car. Aunt

trio lined up and climbed into

children settled into the car, Ellinor

help but express his thoughts. “Children can be a handful. Ellinor, you’re a great

all about being aware of each child’s feelings and making sure everyone’s treated fairly. I’m a master

climbed into the car, slamming

towards the passenger seat of the car, only to be beaten to it by

hopped into the passenger seat, leaving Bartlett standing outside. She rolled down the window to stick out her tongue at him. “Sorry, Bartlett, with the kids in the car, there’s no room for you. We can’t overload the car now, can

of her hand, she signaled the