The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1725

She'd just returned from the hospital to the solitude of her office when this annoying kid showed up again.

She'd never met a man this clingy before.

"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at the hospital with your father?"

Byran shrugged. "Dad's doing better. You wouldn't believe how well he was doing. Since my sister visited him this morning, he's been like a different person. He's not only taking his medicine, but he's also eating on his own, saying he wants to get out of the hospital and make it up to his daughter. So, naturally, I've got nothing to worry about."

Ida frowned after hearing Byran mention his sister. She knew he was referring to Ellinor.

But she wondered if he still remembered his other sister, the one who wasn't as pleasant.

"What are you staring at me for, Ida? Are you unhappy to see me?" Byran pouted.

Ida gave him a disdainful look. "Well, you're just in time. I've got something to ask you."

Byran's eyes sparkled. "What is it, Ida? Whatever you ask, I'll tell you everything."

Ida was serious. She was not in the mood for his jokes. "I want to know when your sister was released. Do you know anything about it?"

Byran was puzzled. "My sister? Released from where? Didn't you see my sister this morning at the hospital? What's this all about?"

Ida scowled. "I'm not asking about Ellinor. I'm asking about your real sister, Patricia. She's out. Did you know that?"

Byran looked surprised. "What? Patricia is out? When did this happen?"

Byran scooted closer. "Ida, are you worried that Patricia is going to hurt Ellinor again?"

Ida raised an eyebrow. "What do you think? Your sister has already done plenty of harm to Ellinor."

Byran looked worried. "I know Patricia was wrong and has some serious issues, but I think she wouldn't repeat her mistakes after all these years of rehabilitation."

Ida laughed. "Really? You're looking at your sister through rose-colored glasses. Ever heard of the saying, 'A leopard never changes its spots'?"

Byran didn't like hearing his sister be spoken about this way, but considering what Patricia had done, he had no rebuttal.

"Fine, Ida! I know what you're worried about. I'll go home and ask if anyone knows about Patricia's release. If they do, I'll let you know immediately. We'll also make sure she stays at home under our watchful eyes. That should suffice, right?"