The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2833

Francis cracked a warm smile and rubbed Regina’s hair gently. “Not a big deal! Back in my day, I pulled more all-nighters than I could count. I’m sticking right by your side tonight.”

When Regina was little, every time she fell ill, it was he and her mother who kept vigil. He’d kept up this habit over the years, always staying by Regina’s side whenever she felt unwell.

Memories of the past made Regina’s eyes moist. “Dad!” she whispered. Even though she was safe now, she still felt afraid. She would urge him to rest because she cared for her father, but deep down, she also needed his comforting presence.

The sense of security her father provided was irreplaceable.

tousled hair behind her ears.

as Francis had predicted, Regina woke with a start in the night. She instinctively called out for her dad, and Francis, as if he hadn’t been asleep at all, came rushing from the

Francis’ words had been like a metaphor for the

drugged again, aware of the danger but unable to escape. Her body was being coerced by a stranger into a dimly lit room;

to find Francis, who wearing his coat and wiping the cold sweat from her forehead with a look of tende concern.

scared, sweetheart, Dad’s right here. Nothing’s wrong.

Francis’ hand reflexively. She was gripped by fear at first, and once s recognized it was her dad, she couldn’t hold back her

had that dream again… But this time Nolan didn’t come to