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.

tinge of

was about time Marcus disciplined the

that Adrian would spill any secrets. She knew Marcus would not believe him and would simply dismiss it as a child’s

impending tears, Adrian whimpered. “I… I want

moment Sophia left the room, Adrian broke down in tears.

placed a finger on

Adrian looked up

soothingly, “Be brave, Adrian. We mustn’t provoke Sophia. Remember

keep

realization made him feel a

at his son’s small, forlorn face, Marcus reassured him. “Soon, I’ll be able to take you away from here, and we can openly seek out

eagerly. “I understand, Dad. I’ll listen to you.”

son’s response, gently ruffled Adrian’s