The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1528

Callum looked at Bartlett in admiration. “You’re a real charmer, buddy. You’ve got the ladies all figured out.”

Bartlett brushed off his friend’s teasing and stood up. “I’ve got to get going.”

“What? Already?” Callum asked, “I thought we were going to have a couple of drinks once I’m done with work?”

Without turning back, Bartlett waved his hand. “No time for drinks. I’m off to see my girl.”

As he watched Bartlett leave, Callum couldn’t help but admire his friend’s confidence and charm.

When Ellinor descended the stairs, little “Adrian’ was patiently sitting in the living room, sipping on his cola. Belinda was trying to engage him in conversation, but he seemed uninterested.

That was until he saw Ellinor. His eyes lit up as he said, “Mommy, can we go home now?”

looked puzzled at Ellinor. “That was quick. Are you done talking to Dr. Callum

I’ve got some stuff to deal with. You head home

respond, Ellinor had already left with

don’t have a car…” Belinda started, but Ellinor was already out of

can drive

see Bartlett. “Bartlett? What

old friends. He didn’t tell

shook her head. Callum was her therapist, and he rarely talked about his personal

forward, his tone calm and reassuring. “I needed to see Ellinor today anyway. Don’t

could say anything more, Bartlett had followed

And maybe, if her uncle was really gone for good, it wouldn’t be such a bad thing if something happened

mind, Belinda decided not to follow them. Instead, she went upstairs to see