The Kiss that Sparked it All

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Imogen had been by Francis’s side for so many years, and she knew him like the back of her hand. So, when she started crying up a storm, true to form, he began to waver.

But before Francis could even utter a word, Regina’s eyes welled up as she chimed in again, “Dad, I know Madeline is still just a kid, and we can’t take her words to heart, but I’m certain she wouldn’t say such things unless someone taught her to.

I get it, times change, and now you guys are a family, but my mom was part of this household too. Why do I have to put up with people pointing fingers at me, saying I’m the kid without a mom? Dad…”

Regina’s tears became more heartfelt as she went on, and eventually, there was a genuine sadness in her weeping.

Somewhere deep down, she felt like her soul and body were split in two. Watching this drama unfold as if from above, she found the whole thing so eerie and ironic.

Yet, she had no choice but to play out this scene in front of her dad or else her path forward would only become even steeper.

she covertly sized up Regina. The girl was starting

if it wasn’t for Imogen’s influence, her daughter

replace your mom. From the day I met you, I was determined to

must feel. But how could you say such things about me? Even as an adult, I

you have any idea what people saying about

chest, her eyes misty as she faced Francis, “I don’t dare defend myself in front of those strangers at all. I fear any word I say would only

her mother, sobbing uncontrollably with her, “I’m so sorry, sis, it’s all my fault. I’ve been listening to too much gossip at school, and that’s why I was

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to Francis, “Dad, you’re the only dad I have, and she’s the only sister I have. It was my fault earlier, and I promise not to do it again. I’m sorry, Dad, can you please not have

say Dad was scaring you earlier. Come on, help your mom back to her room to rest. Your

a brave smile before helping