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.

feel a tinge of satisfaction. She then left the room.

the unruly boy. He had it

that Adrian would spill any secrets. She knew Marcus would not believe him and would simply

pout and a look of impending tears, Adrian whimpered. “I… I want Mommy…

left the room,

a finger on his son’s lips. “Shh…”

eyes, Adrian looked up in

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

was trying to keep Sophia calm. He was not

made him feel a

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

trusting his father’s words, nodded eagerly. “I understand, Dad. I’ll listen

ruffled Adrian’s hair