The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2607

“I can’t believe this is happening to me. All I wanted was to focus on the choir

competition. Why does it always have to be me with the bad luck?” Victoria lamented, her voice cracking with the strain of her emotions.

Balfour’s complexion turned ashen, riddled with guilt, knowing full well that this mess was his doing.

Yet, Elton’s words carried more weight in moments like these, and he couldn’t muster the courage to convince Victoria to take any risks. He simply had no right.

As Victoria’s sobs slowly subsided, Elton tenderly stroked her hair, whispering words of comfort. “There, there, kiddo. Have you forgotten your old man’s right here with you? Just stand behind me, and I’ll make sure nothing bad happens to you.”

Throughout their childhood, their father had been an unshakeable fortress, always shielding them from harm. As they grew older, the hero’s aura he wore in their eyes began to fade. But when real trouble struck, like now, Victoria still believed her dad was the most reliable person in the world. His presence was a soothing balm to her fears.

the thought of her father’s plan. Deep down, she knew waiting for an inevitable end

her

the

secured with the kind of iron bars commonly found in rural areas, escape was nothing but a pipe dream. The only way out would be the front door, which was tantamount to walking straight into

me a sec, I’ll take a look,” Elton replied, struggling

thuds

called

he took a moment before reassuring her, “Don’t worry,

quiver in his voice, a sign of how badly he must be hurt, and asked, “Mr.

he didn’t tell them that those thugs