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.

up Regina. The girl was starting to backfire on her.

influence, her daughter would

cries grew louder, “Regina, what are you saying? I never planned to replace your mom. From the day I

But how could you say such things about me? Even as an adult, I can feel hurt. Consider it my debt to you,

any idea what

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

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 rude to you. Mom never taught me to talk like that. She’s always telling me to look up to you, to be like you, and that’s why I felt resentful. Sis, please stop slandering my

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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,

softened by half due to their crying act, and he couldn’t help but reach out to pat her shoulder, “Girls, let’s just say Dad was scaring you earlier. Come on, help your mom back to her room to rest. Your

tears and even managed a brave smile before