The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1718

Ellinor’s voice was as gentle as a summer breeze. Her eyes were filled with a warmth and sincerity that made Baber want to nestle in her embrace.

But then, in a flash, he snapped back to reality.

He could never compete with her biological children and could never vie for her affection, for fear of being sent away at any moment.

With this in mind, Baber said with a serious expression. “Thank you, Mommy, for always being so kind to me, but I’m a big boy now. I need to learn to be independent. I want to sleep on my own from now on.”

Ellinor looked slightly helpless. “You’re not even five yet. What kind of big boy are you?”

Baber’s lips tightened into a firm line, a picture of stubborn determination.

and said, “Alright, if you want to sleep alone, then you can sleep alone. Mommy won’t bother you. If you want Mommy in the middle of the night, you

Baber nodded. “Okay.”

book first, and I’ll call you when it’s time for

the room with a

he didn’t want her to leave. He wanted her to stay and keep him company, but he didn’t dare say it since he didn’t

back to spend time with his siblings, Adrian and Layla. He didn’t want

room, Ellinor headed to

something to eat while also preparing a delicious meal for her three little ones.

to his hotel suite just as Sophia was

kind of cuisine imaginable. Why are you buying so much stuff? Can’t you have someone else

to do, so I might as well go out and get some exercise.