The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2742

Regina’s efforts seemed to be an exercise in futility, for the homeless man she pursued for a story had not so much as glanced her way.

As days turned into weeks, the number of journalists sticking around dwindled, until Regina was the only one left.

By day, she felt fine, her courage unwavering. But night’s cloak seemed to bring a shiver of fear. Eventually, bracing herself, she approached the man once more.

“Don’t you wanna talk about what happened to you?” she prodded. “Look around, everyone’s gone. Even if you’re not talking to a rookie, you don’t have much choice now, do you?”

The man, wrapped in his threadbare coat, didn’t even lift his eyes. It was as if he lived in a vacuum, oblivious to Regina’s plea.

Under normal circumstances, Regina would have moved on to another story, but this man had been ranting about losing everything he held dear, and she didn’t dare broach his sorrows uninvited.

Pacing restlessly, she finally stamped her foot in determination and dragged her gear to sit directly opposite him.

longer,” Regina declared, not wanting her previous

hope that this could

her career

alone in that place; other homeless folks

that night, trouble

upon the sight of Regina, fair and beau and made a beeline

he could reach her, Regina wrapped herself in her blanket, keeping her gaze fir on

there, pretty lady, why so shy? Don’t you wanna look

churned within Regina at his words, but

lurking around for a couple of days, waiting for his chance. Now, emboldened by

say about hanging with me? I might be older, but I know how to treat a lady right. Heh, stick with me, and you won’t be sorry.