Chapter 2834


    Regina blinked her eyes, “But what if something unexpected happens?”


    Francis’ response was firm and unequivocal, “There won’t be anything unexpected. Trust me.”


    Deep down, Regina wanted to ask if he would rush to her side just as quickly if she and those two


    women were in trouble at the same time. But asking that would make her seem petty.


    She didn’t want to burden her dad, who was already working so hard, with such a question. Plus, she


    feared hearing his answer or seeing any hint of hesitation.


    Francis kept soothing Regina until she finally drifted off into a deep sleep. Perhaps it was thefort of


    having her father by her side, she slept without nightmares this time, waking only when the morning


    light crept through the curtains.


    She woke up feeling unrealistic.


    Francis had kept his promise and stayed by her side. Now he stood by the window, sipping a cup of


    coffee. Though not old, he was feeling the weight of the years. He had hardly sleptst night and


    needed the caffeine to make it through the day.


    “You’re awake! Are you hungry? Shall I have breakfast brought up?” Francis said, his face lighting up


    as he approached her.


    “Dad, you had a long night. Thank you.” Regina said, appreciating his efforts.


    “Taking care of my own daughter is no trouble at all. How about I get you some breakfast?” he


    suggested.


    Regina nodded, and before Francis could call for a meal, there was a knock at the


    They exchanged a knowing smile.


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    “Could it be you ordered room service in advance? How else would it arrive so quick


    He didn’t answer but just smiled and opened the door to find Imogen and Madeline standing there.


    “Come on in, you’re up early.”


    Regina’s smile faded instantly. She had not expected to see those two irksome people firs thing in the


    morning, especially Imogen, who had brought breakfast under the guise of a caring visit.


    “Really, drinking such strong coffee this early? Regina exchanged a concerned look with Francis, who


    simply chuckled, “I have to admit that I’m not as young as I used to be. Regina had a rough night. I


    stayed up for her, and I’m feeling it this morning. I’ve got at meetingter, and I need this coffee to keep


    me going.”


    “If you’d told me, I could’ve had Emma whip up some of her revitalizing broth for you.” Imogen said,


    setting out the breakfast items. “Regina, Emma prepared these pastries just for you. They’re all your


    favorites. Why not have some to start your day?”


    Madeline also chimed in, almost as if she was worried Regina would refuse out of spite.


    “Yes, sis, you need to build your strength and eat breakfast. Mom was worried you wouldn’t want her


    cooking, so she specifically asked Emma to make something. Emma’s culinary skills are second to


    none, and I wouldn’t get to enjoy her specialty dishes at home if it weren’t for you.”


    Madeline stuck out her tongue yfully, but the sight only made Regina feel nauseous.


    Emma had joined the Tanner family through Regina’s mother and naturally favored her and her


    daughter. She was the keeper of some old-fashioned, intricate recipes that resulted in exceptionally


    delicious food but were tooplex for her to bother with unless Regina requested them. Even Francis


    didn’t receive such attention.


    “Thank you for all these.” Regina managed to say, not outright declining the offer.


    Imogen promptly ced a te on her bedside table.