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.

out this scene in front of her dad or else her path forward would

forged sobbing softened as she covertly sized up Regina. The girl was starting to backfire

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

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

adult, I can feel hurt. Consider it my debt to you, and please, don’t weave these tales in front of

quit that reporter job. Do you have any idea what people

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

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 taught me to talk like that. She’s always

Francis, “Dad, you’re the only dad I have, and she’s the only sister I have. It was my fault earlier, and

shoulder, “Girls, let’s just say Dad was scaring you earlier. Come on, help