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.

her ears. “Dad’s right here, sweetheart. Don’t be

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

drifting off, Francis’ words had been like a metaphor for the nightmare from which Regina now awoke.

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

to find Francis, who wearing his coat and wiping the cold sweat

here. Nothing’s

at first, and once s recognized it was her dad, she couldn’t hold back her tears

scared! I had that dream again… But this time Nolan didn’t come to save me and you didn’t either, and that