The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2901

As she grew older, she wisely chose another room, making her visits to that particular room less frequent.

But on significant days, she’d still spend a few hours there. It was her sacred space to be alone with her mom’s memory, where no one else was allowed to disturb.

When Francis brought up that room, it was his way to use her mother’s memory to remind her to visit home more often and remember her roots as a member of the Tanner family.

But hearing this from Madeline was a different story. She seemed to forget her place in the family, acting as if she had a say in these matters.

“Don’t worry, Dad. Just because I’m married doesn’t mean I won’t come back. I’m here now, aren’t I, having dinner with you? But now that I am married, I think it’s important to set some boundaries. We can’t let certain people think things are the same as when I was single.

I think I’ll just come back alone for dinner unless it’s a special occasion. Nolan has his own family to spend time with; it wouldn’t be fair to expect him to come with me every

time.”

every time; but since she

fearing she’d lose any chance to be close to

head down, focusing on the mountain of food Regina had piled onto his plate as if she thought him a

this not acceptable?” Francis looked sternly at Madeline,

motives she harbored.

it was only wise to

the Tanner family

mean…” Madeline

are you even speaking, child? Just finish your soup and stay out

Francis with a smile, she said, “You’ve spoiled her. Now, she finds it’s okay to talk nonsense in these

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a gracious facade, “How is