The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2857

“Darling, you’ve been exhausting yourself too long, and that’s why you’re unwell. Why don’t you just stay home and take some time to rest and recuperate?”

Regina nodded, her gaze lowered as she nibbled on her breakfast, looking obedient.

Francis watched her, feeling a pang of fatherly pride. His little girl had grown up, and perhaps she understood the sacrifices he’d made.

Little did he know, she was already plotting to sneak into his study for evidence once he

left for work.

In this household, Francis was the only one with a nine-to-five. Once he departed, the atmosphere at the breakfast table shifted entirely.

Regina kept quiet but discreetly moved her chair two spots away from Imogen.

daughter just a moment ago? Why

wouldn’t dare. I’m just worried my illness may affect the little one in your womb.”

a little girl and had first tried to get close to her, she had retreated. She claimed Regina’s been a bad luck, which

want any bad luck around here. This baby is a stroke of good fortune, and it’s best you keep your distance. After all, your

sip of soy milk paused, and then she continued as if nothing was amiss.

could keep her cool, but Emma certainly couldn’t.

the family members who had always stood by R hadn’t left. Emma was about to serve up some pudding when she overheard Imogel berating Regina.

down on the table. “Mad isn’t that a bit harsh? Is that really something you should

get ahead of yourself. Who are you to raise your voice to me? A mere servant, y dare to speak up

“Who rules the roost isn’t for me to say, but it’s certainly not yo

is the head. I wonder if he knows how spiteful

doting husband, and if word of

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