The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2756

Imogen had been by Francis’s side for so many years, and she knew him like the back of her hand. So, when she started crying up a storm, true to form, he began to waver.

But before Francis could even utter a word, Regina’s eyes welled up as she chimed in again, “Dad, I know Madeline is still just a kid, and we can’t take her words to heart, but I’m certain she wouldn’t say such things unless someone taught her to.

I get it, times change, and now you guys are a family, but my mom was part of this household too. Why do I have to put up with people pointing fingers at me, saying I’m the kid without a mom? Dad…”

Regina’s tears became more heartfelt as she went on, and eventually, there was a genuine sadness in her weeping.

Somewhere deep down, she felt like her soul and body were split in two. Watching this drama unfold as if from above, she found the whole thing so eerie and ironic.

in front of her dad or else her path forward would only become even steeper.

up Regina. The girl was starting to backfire on her.

if it wasn’t for Imogen’s influence, her daughter would never have

are you saying? I never planned to replace your mom. From the day I met you, I was determined

and I know how you must feel. But how could you say such things about me? Even as an adult, I can feel hurt. Consider it my debt to you, and please, don’t weave these tales in

reporter job. Do you have any idea what people saying

“I don’t dare defend myself in front of those strangers at all. I fear any word I say would only paint me as the wicked

Madeline burst into tears. She ran to Imogen’s side and clang to her mother, sobbing uncontrollably with her, “I’m so sorry, sis, it’s all my fault. I’ve been listening to too much gossip at school, and that’s why I was rude to you. Mom never

for a while, she ran over to Francis, “Dad, you’re the only dad I have, and she’s the only sister I have. It was my fault earlier, and I promise not to do it again. I’m sorry, Dad, can you please not have

just say Dad was scaring you earlier. Come on, help your mom back to her room to rest. Your sister and I have