The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1703

Layla sighed.

As they walked, Ellinor suddenly stopped and turned her head to look back. "Baber, what are you daydreaming about? Hurry up; it’s noon, and the sun is blazing.”

Baber blinked. He initially felt a bit crestfallen, as he thought his mom had forgotten about him. But hearing her call out to him brightened his mood instantly.

He was about to run towards his mom when Adrian asked, "Bro, can you help me retrieve our kite? I'm worried it'll get ruined if it rains."

Baber agreed to his brother's request without hesitation. "Sure! Mom, it's too sunny outside. Take the little ones inside first. I'll go get the kite, and then I'll join you."

That kite was a gift from their aunt, and he loved it too.

In their excitement at seeing their mom return, he and his brother abandoned the kite. It had probably landed near the wall.

Seeing Baber's determination, Ellinor agreed, taking the younger ones inside while leaving Baber to look for the kite in the courtyard.

Once inside, she instructed one of the servants to keep an eye on Baber.

Baber ran to the wall of the courtyard to look for the kite. He found it near the small gate towards the backyard and quickly went to pick it up.

While he was picking up the kite, a voice called out to him.

"Howdy, kiddo. Wanna buy a balloon?"