The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1879

Hearing Ellinor say she wouldn't mind his dirtiness eased Baber's heart.

In fact, he himself felt a bit disgusted with his dirty state.

As if remembering something, Ellinor asked again, "When Mom found you, you weren't breathing. Were you pretending then too?"

Pouting, Baber honestly nodded, "At first, yes. Before you came, that woman kept hitting and kicking me. I held my breath, hoping she'd think I was dead and leave me. Then I could find you myself! But when I heard your voice, I didn't dare to believe it. I thought it was a hallucination, so I didn't open my eyes."

Ellinor felt relieved and smiled, "You did well, Baber. To think of that at your age is quite remarkable! Mom is proud of you!"

If Baber had not intentionally soiled himself, leaving such a distinctive scent, the police dogs might not have found him so quickly and accurately.

Such a clever and adorable child, yet Patricia, that wicked woman, dared to treat him so cruelly, venting her own dissatisfaction on a kid!

She was simply unfit to be a human!

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Meanwhile, in the corridor, Theo answered a call from his subordinate, which informing that Patricia was caught!

Theo returned to the room and told Ellinor that he was stepping out to get her some food and would be back soon. He then stationed guard at his son's room to protect his wife and child, preparing to confront Patricia himself.

As he briskly walked to the elevator, Balfour appeared in front of him, his eyes filled with deep melancholy. "Did they catch her?"