The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2781

Madeline immediately slipped into the role of the dutiful daughter; her voice warmed with concern. “Mom, are you feeling alright? I noticed you looked a little pale during dinner. Do you think we should call the doctor? Dad, isn’t Mom a little pale?”

Francis nodded in agreement. “If you’re not feeling well, we should definitely get a doctor to check on you.”

Imogen forced a smile, downplaying her discomfort. “Oh, it’s nothing serious. I just dropped my spoon, that’s all. But with the weather turning chilly, you all should make sure to bundle up. Don’t catch a cold, okay? As long as our family is healthy and happy, I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

Regina kept her head down, silently nibbling on a chicken wing-the part of the bird nobody else cared for. But every time Regina came home, Emma would make it, especially for her. It was clear that the mention of Domingo struck a nerve with Imogen.

“Imogen, oh Imogen, your true colors are showing through,” Regina thought to herself.

“Mom, I know you worry about us, but you’ve got to take care of yourself too,” Madeline chimed in, biting her lip in exaggerated concern, though Imogen secretly wished she would just zip it.

you think I know

aback, not understanding why her attempt to show concern was met with such

to tell us

irritation, had to just bear with it. Since Madeline had spoken up, Francis turned his

the best that you don’t. He’s caused a lot of families to lose their homes. He’ll get

know him? It’s good that

to bear the weight of the conversation, she excused herself from

after her with feigned concern, “Are you sure you’re okay? If you’re not feeling well,

her with a skeptical eye, wondering