The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2929

“I was called back by Mom, I swear! My friends were with me, and they can all vouch for me!”

Imogen was frantic. “Exactly, Madeline might have her differences with Regina, but they’re just kids’ stuff. How could you pin this serious accusation on her? If you really don’t believe it, ask her friends. She was at the library with them, a bunch of well-to-do girls; they wouldn’t lie.”

Madeline was already sobbing quietly, “I know I’m not your biological daughter, and I can never replace Regina in your heart. But ever since I’ve been part of the Tanner family, I’ve always seen you as my real dad. It hurts that you don’t believe me, I…I just can’t…”

Seeing her cry made Imogen tear up too. “Francis, we need to sort this out today. Do you really not trust Madeline? We’ve both poured our hearts into this family. How can you doubt my child like this?”

clutched her belly and shouted, “If you’ve never believed me, then why should I keep this baby? Maybe I should just go to the hospital tomorrow and…end it early. It would save you the trouble

When have I ever doubted our child? I was just asking, in case it somehow involved Madeline. Maybe it’s just a

about it! I’m going to the

desperate for a son, believing

disappearance? Maybe there’s been some mistake. We should really double-check. If your people are barking up the wrong

his head, unimpressed. “Useless.

from Imogen and Madeline, lacking any real