The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2760

“I really owe you and your friend a big one. If it weren’t for you guys, I don’t know where I’d be right now…” He rubbed his hands together, a touch of awkwardness in his gesture.

If someone had reached out to help him earlier, maybe he would have left that vagabond life behind a long time ago.

Regina replied with a smile, “Where else could you have gone? You’d probably still be hanging around that same old spot.”

Ablett scratched the back of his head and chuckled. “You might be right, but still, I’m grateful to you all.”

Regina nodded. “I appreciate your trust. Look, just came to check on you and see how you’re settling in. Since you’re doing so well, I better head back. There’s a mountain of work waiting for me.”

Ablett took a few steps with her, hesitating before he finally said, “I know how tough it can be to get to the bottom of this mess. Just to let you know… I’ve found my footing now. There’s no rush on this. We can take it one step at a time, your way.”

Regina understood what he meant. It was true that for her to tackle this issue alone was a daunting task. Ablett didn’t want her to hit her head against a brick wall for his sake.

“Don’t worry,” she reassured him, “I’m not alone on this journey, and I’m certainly not about to bring a knife to a gunfight.”

her words, Ablett nodded firmly. “Good to hear. I wouldn’t want you making unnecessary sacrifices for me.’

off, she could see his figure shrinking in the rear-view mirror, standing

this just for Ablett, and he

and others might criticize her for being overly idealistic. But she was driven by the

she hoped there would be fewer people

she didn’t say it out loud, Regina felt a twinge in her heart whenever she saw the warmth in his eyes as Ablett interacted with those kids.

have adored his own children before this tragedy struck, how it had cost him his family, leaving him to only observe the joy

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justice? Regina

destination was

assignments were waiting for Regina. Even with

not all was

returned to her desk, she

his evasive gaze. Regina smirked internally; her suspicions were