The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1570

Reluctantly, Adrian had no choice but to heed his dad’s words. Looking sheepishly, he muttered an apology to Sophia.

Sophia, basking in the attention from her man, didn’t hold a grudge against the boy. Putting on her kindly demeanor, she responded, “It’s alright. Mommy wasn’t really mad at you. Just remember not to talk to me like that again, okay?”

Adrian, pressured by his dad to apologize, wasn’t sincere. He turned away, refusing to look at Sophia.

Marcus, with his deep eyes fixed on his son, commented. “You’re right. The boy needs a bit of discipline. He’s becoming increasingly disrespectful.”

Sophia, playing the understanding partner, said, “Let it go. I think Adrian has learned his lesson. Marcus, try not to be too harsh on him.”

“It’s because I’ve been too lenient with him that he’s turned out this way. Go on with your chores; I’ll have a word with him.”

Sophia, feeling secretly pleased, nodded. “Alright then. You have a talk with Adrian. I’ll go start dinner.”

With a grunt, Marcus turned his stern gaze toward his son.

Sophia couldn’t help but feel a tinge of satisfaction. She then left the room.

Marcus disciplined the

and angry expression, she was no longer worried that Adrian would spill any

look of impending tears, Adrian whimpered. “I… I want

left the room, Adrian broke

placed a finger on

Adrian looked up in

closer, Marcus whispered soothingly, “Be brave, Adrian. We mustn’t provoke Sophia. Remember not to talk to her like that again.”

was trying to keep

him feel a bit better.

small, forlorn face, Marcus reassured him. “Soon, I’ll be able to take you away from here, and

“I understand, Dad.

by his son’s response, gently ruffled Adrian’s hair and let out a