The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1436

Ellinor didn’t bite on Sophia’s subtle probing as her gaze once again fixed on the child nestled in Sophia’s arms. The child’s face was obscured by a mask, making it impossible for her to discern his features.

“How old is your little one?” Ellinor asked.

Sophia replied, “Our little Tristan just turned two this year.”

Two years

old…

Ellinor’s gaze never wavered from the small face hidden behind the Batman mask.

While the mask hid his entire face, his eyes were exposed. They were a pair of deep, radiant eyes.

Upon realizing he was being watched, the child stared back at Ellinor, tilting his head slightly in what looked like curiosity. He was adorable.

Seeing Ellinor and Tristan lock eyes made a fleeting hint of caution cross Sophia’s face.

hand between Tristan and Ellinor. “Tristan, have you chosen a balloon yet? We need to hurry;

boy looked up at the balloons, ultimately choosing one

paying, Sophia bid Ellinor farewell. “Ellinor, we must be going. If we cross

watched her calmly, neither nodding nor saying goodbye..

their black SUV and drove off, quickly disappearing from

in the direction they had left. The image of the little boy’s eyes, however, was

eyes were so familiar…

in front of her face. “Alright, stop staring. They’re long

a cold glance. “If you have nothing better

leave? I

sympathy. “Whose fault is it that you don’t have a car? Didn’t you insist on getting a

have given me a ride? We agreed to take the kids to the park, and I just wanted to tag along.”

disdain. “I never agreed to anything. Mr. Rex,

“So, I just read too much into things, then?”

but you’re definitely overthinking.”

was fixed on the preschool entrance, waiting for Veronica to

whispered in her ear. “Ellinor,

“Learn what from her?”