The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1437

As a mother, her heart was always filled with worry, especially about her children adapting to preschool. She was haunted by the thought of them crying alone, hidden away from the eyes of their teachers.

Just a few days ago, she had picked them up from school, and they were in tears.

Today was a little better. Their tears were replaced by laughter.

“Good job, kiddos. Momma got you guys some balloons. Go pick out your favorite ones.”

“Yes, yes, yes!”

“I want the bunny one!*

Like two little bunnies themselves, they scampered off towards the old man selling the balloons.

The old man kindly bent down to let the two little ones choose.

that they had happily adjusted to their new school, Ellinor breathed a sigh

was when she noticed that Baber wasn’t picking out a balloon. He

Baber? Why aren’t you picking out

“I

wouldn’t you? Wouldn’t Momma get one for you?”

eyes lit up, and he smiled.

so polite that he waited for his little

looked worried as she watched Baber’s

he would be starting school next year.

to be getting more sensitive, losing the childlike innocence he once possessed. When he was younger, he was chatty

was elated. He loved his little brother and sister very much.

he seemed to understand the difference between being adopted and being born into the family. He became more cautious, spoke less, and carried a quietness that was unusual for a child his age.

watched Baber grow up. She remembered the hardships he had

own. She didn’t want Baber to be cautious. She wanted him to be impetuous and

Baber was rarely ever

concerns, a

balloons,