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.

choice but to play out this scene in front of her dad or

Regina. The girl was starting

her

louder, “Regina, what are you saying? I never planned to replace your mom. From the day I met you, I was

you say such things about me? Even as an adult, I can feel hurt. Consider it my debt

any idea what people

clutched at her chest, her eyes misty as she faced Francis, “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 stepmother.

why I was rude to you. Mom never taught me to talk like that. She’s always telling me to look up to you, to be like you, and that’s why

have. It was my fault earlier, and I promise not to do it again. I’m sorry, Dad, can you please

her shoulder, “Girls, let’s just say Dad was scaring you earlier. Come on, help your mom back to her room to