The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2756

Imogen had been by Francis's side for so many years, and she knew him like the back of her hand. So, when she started crying up a storm, true to form, he began to waver.

But before Francis could even utter a word, Regina's eyes welled up as she chimed in again, "Dad, I know Madeline is still just a kid, and we can't take her words to heart, but I'm certain she wouldn't say such things unless someone taught her to.

I get it, times change, and now you guys are a family, but my mom was part of this household too. Why do I have to put up with people pointing fingers at me, saying I'm the kid without a mom? Dad..."

Regina's tears became more heartfelt as she went on, and eventually, there was a genuine sadness in her weeping.

Somewhere deep down, she felt like her soul and body were split in two. Watching this drama unfold as if from above, she found the whole thing so eerie and ironic.

Yet, she had no choice but to play out this scene in front of her dad or else her path forward would only become even steeper.

Imogen's forged sobbing softened as she covertly sized up Regina. The girl was starting to backfire on her.

Regina was implying that if it wasn't for Imogen's influence, her daughter would never have insulted her by calling her motherless.

With that in mind, Imogen's cries grew louder, "Regina, what are you saying? I never planned to replace your mom. From the day I met you, I was determined to be a good mother.