The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2909

Madeline frowned at the sight of Domingo, her rugged-looking father, clearly dissatisfied. “So, you’re my dad? The one who abused my mom even after I was born?”

She wore a disdainful smile, which Domingo met without a retort.

“Back then, I had a terrible temper, young and without a direction in life, so I took it all out on your mom. That was wrong of me. But since then, I’ve completely turned my life around. Madeline, come here, please let me have a good look at you. It’s been since you were eight that I last saw you. Your mom kept you well hidden, never reaching out once all these years. She’s got a cold heart!”

Madeline was profoundly grateful for her mother’s decision not to contact her ex-husband, allowing them a peaceful life with the Tanner family. However, her visit today was to seek Domingo’s help.

didn’t reach out to you, but couldn’t you have tried to find us? But then again, it’s probably for the best. I’ve

his daughter refer to Francis as ‘Dad’ visibly upset Domingo, though he managed not

am your real dad. What’s

replied, “If I didn’t call him ‘dad, do you think I could have survived? After you left, do you have any idea what life was like for Mom

out of necessity. I never imagined you and your mom would completely leave that place. I thought I’d make something of myself in a year and

brings you to me today? Are you short on cash? Is that old man unwilling to provide for you and

smirked, displaying a sycophantic grin that made Madeline

What do I lack? And why