The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2833

Francis cracked a warm smile and rubbed Regina’s hair gently. “Not a big deal! Back in my day, I pulled more all-nighters than I could count. I’m sticking right by your side tonight.”

When Regina was little, every time she fell ill, it was he and her mother who kept vigil. He’d kept up this habit over the years, always staying by Regina’s side whenever she felt

unwell.

Memories of the past made Regina’s eyes moist. “Dad!” she whispered. Even though she was safe now, she still felt afraid. She would urge him to rest because she cared for her father, but deep down, she also needed his comforting presence.

The sense of security her father provided was irreplaceable.

Francis simply smoothed her tousled hair behind her ears. “Dad’s right here, sweetheart.

Don’t be scared.”.

predicted, Regina woke with a start in the night. She instinctively called out for her

metaphor for the nightmare from which Regina now awoke.

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by a

his coat and

concern.

be scared, sweetheart, Dad’s right here. Nothing’s

once s recognized it was her dad, she couldn’t hold back

again… But this time Nolan didn’t come to save me and you

just a dream! Dreams are the opposite of reality, right? So don’t talk like that. Such a thing could never happen. Whenever you’re in danger, I’ll always sense it.

after a long while. Unable to sleep himself, he sat by