The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1726

“Keep a tight leash on your sister, Patricia.” Ida warned Byran. “Ellinor’s got enough on her plate right now.”

Byran’s face hardened a bit. “I know. She’s been stressed ever since Theo left. I won’t let anyone else bother her.”

Ida perched her gold-rimmed glasses on her nose, giving Byran a pointed look. “I hope you can discern right from wrong instead of blindly protecting your sister this time.”

Byran used to believe that Patricia was the kindest, most gentle person in the world. But he soon realized that their mother had shaped her into a selfish and manipulative individual who would use anyone to achieve her own goals without any remorse.

“Don’t worry.” He reassured Ida. “Even though they’re both my sisters, I know who’s right and who’s wrong.”

Ida gave him a hard look before sighing and dropping the subject.

Later that evening, Veronica returned home and told Ellinor about running into Patricia.

by the news but quickly regained her composure. “Hmm, I

aback by Ellinor’s calm response. “Are you not worried? Patricia tried to hurt you before.

looking weary. “If she could harm me, she would have done it a long time ago. I can’t control her actions. If she wants to cause trouble, there’s no way to avoid it. We’ll just have to deal with it

mind

had shown up. Why couldn’t things just

You used to consider Patricia as your best friend. Has something

naive then. I didn’t know how to distinguish good people from bad ones. Ellinor, it’s been so

relishing your recent date. Go wash up and rest.”

deeper and turned to leave. As she did, she noticed Adrian and Layla fast asleep on the bed.

peaceful scene, but something seemed off. “Ellinor, why are only Adrian and Layla

she

wanted to be more independent and sleep

surprised. “What? Baber is usually so clingy. Why would he suddenly want to be independent? Did you say something