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,

his excitement without his eldest daughter

a glance at Regina that seemed

had grown past the stage of crying for her father’s attention years ago.

gasp from Regina broke the moment. “Ah-” She grimaced in pain, Francis to turn his

up so fast. Lie back down; yo weak. Once the house

smile. “Dad, I haven’t congratulated y

felt a twinge of guilt. “No matter how many children I have, you’ll always be

rest a bit more. Why don’t you accompany Imogen for checkup? At her age, having a baby isn’t child’s

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 please don’t worry about anyone else. Rest, and we won’t disturb you