The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2892

Francis nodded in agreement as Regina and Madeline took their seats at opposite ends of the table.

Madeline sat with her head down, exuding an aura of defeat.

With a casual air, Francis inquired, “What’s up, kiddo? Rough night, huh?”

Madeline’s eyes, lifting to meet his, were brimming with tears.

Regina couldn’t help but marvel at the theatrical flair of this mother-daughter duo. They could give Broadway stars a run for their money. If only Madeline would consider an acting career, she thought, she could be hailed for her dramatic skills.

she had to step into the fray, playing

speared a piece of her favorite roast chicken, she had to stifle a laugh at the absurdity of it

No worries, let’s just eat. Mom, weren’t you saying you were starved? Here, have some more of the mashed potatoes you

remain oblivious? He set down his fork with a stern look at Regina. “Was it so hard to ask your sister to come down for lunch? Why do you always have to stir the pot, making her

just outside her

interjected, “Yeah, Regina didn’t do anything. Let’s eat, Dad. The

I know you’re not my flesh and blood, and you’ve had your share of tough times here. But since the day your mother married me, I promised to treat you as my own. And if my daughter is wronged, am

her fork mid-air, before speaking up to calm Francis down, “Oh, come on, they’re just sisters squabbling-it happens. You know how girls are: one minute they’re arguing, the next they’re best friends again. Drop it, Dad, let the girls be.”