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.

it’s probably for the best. I’ve been very happy

upset Domingo, though he managed not to lash

dad. What’s this calling someone else

large eyes, Madeline 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

my leaving was 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 improve our lives. But making it

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

smirked, displaying a sycophantic grin that made Madeline furrow her brows in disgust.

about not having money? I’ve lived well with the Tanner family, treated like their second daughter. What do I lack? And