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.


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    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 y out this scene in front of her dad or else her path forward would only


    be 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 nned to


    rece your mom. From the day I met you, I was determined to be a good mother.


    I have my own kids, and I know how you must feel. But how could you say such things about me? Even


    as an adult, I can feel hurt. Consider it my debt to you, and please, don’t weave these tales in front of


    your father anymore, okay?


    And if possible, I wish you’d quit that reporter job. Do you have any idea what people saying about your


    father and me? They’re painting us as heartless, kicking you out.”


    Imogen clutched at her chest, her eyes misty as she faced Francis, “I don’t dare defend myself in front


    of those strangers at all. I fear any word I say would only paint me as the wicked stepmother. I have no


    choice but to swallow their taunts.”


    Just then, Madeline burst into tears. She ran to Imogen’s side and ng to her mother, sobbing


    uncontrobly with her, “I’m so sorry, sis, it’s all my fault. I’ve been listening to too much gossip at


    school, and that’s why I was rude to you. Mom never taught me to talk like that. She’s always telling me


    to look up to you, to be like you, and that’s why I felt resentful. Sis, please stop ndering my mom


    After crying for a while, she ran over to Francis, “Dad, you’re the only dad I have, and she’s the only


    sister I have. It was my fault earlier, and I promise not to do it again. I’m sorry, Dad, can you please not


    have any regrets?”


    Francis’s heart had softened by half due to their crying act, and he couldn’t help but reach out to pat


    her shoulder, “Girls, let’s just say Dad was scaring you earlier. Come on, help your mom back to her


    room to rest. Your sister and I have other things to discuss.”


    Madeline, still sniffling, wiped away her tears and even managed a brave smile before helping Imogen


    back to their room.


    Once inside, Imogen straightened up instantly. She hurried to the vanity, delicately dabbed away her


    tears with a tissue, and touched up her makeup.


    “Why’d you have to say that of all things, especially in front of her? Now Francis has caught us red-


    handed. Your mom’s getting on in years, and I can’t always be the one to cry on cue. If this keeps up, I


    can’t guarantee my face will hold up!”


    Madeline, sitting on the edge of her bed with a look of disdain, retorted, “Who knew


    Regina had it in her to y such games? I always thought she wouldn’t shed a tear even if her bones


    were broken, yet there she was, crying a river in front of me.”