The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2836

The two locked in an embrace. Their eyes were brimming with unshed tears.

“Thank you, Imogen. Do you have any idea how thrilled I am?” Francis whispered an emotional voice.

Imogen’s eyes mirrored the sentiment. “We finally have a child of our own, Francis. Our little miracle that we’ve waited for so long.”

Regina watched them coldly from her bed. Even Madeline, caught up in the moment, hugged her mother tightly. “Mom, Dad, pretty soon we’ll welcome our little brother. The Tanner family will be more complete.”

Suddenly, Francis pulled back, as if struck by a new thought. Wiping away a rogue tear from such an expected surprise, he said with a smile, “Or maybe a little sister. Boy or girl, I’ll treasure them just the same.”

Imogen nodded, her eyes wet with joy. “Our precious little one.”

had forgotten Regina, lying there

in his excitement without his eldest daughter

excluded her. When the family huddled together, Madeline threw a glance at Regina that seemed to say, “Look! This is

the stage of crying for her father’s

gasp from Regina broke the moment. “Ah-” She grimaced

up so fast. Lie back down; yo weak. Once the house is ready, I’ll come to get you.”

Regina managed a weak smile. “Dad, I

“No matter how many children I have,

accompany Imogen for checkup? At her age,

chord with Francis. “You’re right. We can’t take any risk with Imoge age. When we get home, I’ll have the family doctor stay with us to look after her. But you’re ill now, so