The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2754

But now, the biggest issue facing Regina was Her father’s impending interrogation.

As evening descended, Regina returned home, her bag slung over her shoulder. While slipping off her shoes in the foyer, she caught Emma’s subtle head-shake, “Your dad is not in a good mood today.”

Regina nodded, knowing Emma always had her back and keeping an eye out for her.

“Did you whip up any of my favorites tonight?” Regina asked with a smile, attempting to lighten the mood.

“When have you ever come home and I haven’t cooked up something you love? I’d be thrilled if you came home every day, just so my cooking skills don’t go to waste.”

They whispered their exchange, but their words didn’t go unheard.

Aren’t you ashamed?” Madeline stood at the top of the stairs, arms crossed, oozing arrogance. Her glance towards Regina was filled with disdain,

I get settled in my job, I’ll bring you over,

happier than to look after

show my face around the Tanner estate ever again.”

continued her rant, seizing the opportunity to hold Regina’s slip-up against her. “If I were as dirty and disgraceful as you, I’d never show my face around this mansion again, to spare people the sight and keep them from saying how poorly Dad’s treating you.” Regina held her tongue. In this house, only her father’s

slide, “Miss, these are baseless rumors. How could you believe such nonsense? You’d do well to spend more time on your

Even the cook dared to talk back

do you think you are? You’re just a servant. How dare you speak to me with that

Unlike the mother and daughter pair, she and Regina had always treated the staff with care and

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