The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2781

Madeline immediately slipped into the role of the dutiful daughter; her voice warmed with concern. “Mom, are you feeling alright? I noticed you looked a little pale during dinner. Do you think we should call the doctor? Dad, isn’t Mom a little pale?”

Francis nodded in agreement. “If you’re not feeling well, we should definitely get a doctor to check on you.”

Imogen forced a smile, downplaying her discomfort. “Oh, it’s nothing serious. I just

dropped my spoon, that’s all. But with the weather turning chilly, you all should make sure

to bundle up. Don’t catch a cold, okay? As long as our family is healthy and happy, I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

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Regina kept her head down, silently nibbling on a chicken wing-the part of the bird nobody else cared for. But every time Regina came home, Emma would make it, especially for her. It was clear that the mention of Domingo struck a nerve with Imogen.

“Imogen, oh Imogen, your true colors are showing through,” Regina thought to herself.

too,” Madeline chimed in, biting her lip in exaggerated concern, though Imogen secretly wished she would

think I know my own

was taken aback, not understanding why her attempt

Mom, just remember to tell us if

bear with it. Since Madeline had spoken up, Francis turned his attention to Regina,

it’s probably for the best that you don’t. He’s caused a lot of families to lose their homes. He’ll get what’s coming to him soon enough,” Regina

with a hint of

distaste with a nod. “Such a scoundrel; how could we possibly know him? It’s good that you’re investigating. People like him deserve to be punished severely through the legal

to bear the weight of

“Are you sure you’re okay? If you’re not

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well, we should

her with a skeptical eye, wondering what