Chapter 2916


    “Madeline’s gradesst semester were decent but nothing to write home about, so I didn’t bother


    mentioning it to your dad. But her performance is not something we need to lose sleep over. After all,


    isn’t that what moms are for? Worrying about every little thing regarding their daughters is practically in


    our job description, especially when ites to academics.”


    Imogen couldn’t help but bring up the topic of motherhood, eager to see Regina’s dimmed expression.


    Regardless, Magina was gone, and now, it was her, Imogen, who was alive and kicking.


    How could a woman without a mother dare topete with Madeline?


    “Look, since Imogen can handle herself, you don’t need to fret. Aren’t you swamped with work at the


    newspaper? You hardly have the time to worry about Madeline’s grades. Fate ys its hand differently


    for everyone. If she doesn’t focus on her studies, not even hiring a Harvard genius would help. Let it


    be.”


    Francis’ words were harsh, and as Imogen was about to retort in Madeline’s defense, Regina quickly


    took over.


    “Exactly, the newspaper has been all hands on deck with that case recently. And Domingo, what a


    piece of work, turning from a street thug into a mafia boss in just a few years! I wonder how he did it.


    He might even have blood on his hands. People like him deserve the worst. The scary part is not just


    him going astray but also leading his kids down same path. Dad, do you think such a person even


    knows what family means?”


    Regina blinked her innocent eyes, looking expectantly at Imogen sitting across from h


    Francis said, “Heh, when he was out there stirring trouble, did he ever think of his kids? not, then he’s


    clearly heartless, not caring about ruing good karma for his family. Bringing kids into the world only


    for them to turn out rotten.”


    Regina nodded in agreement. “Yeah, his wicked ways must be because hecks family consideration.


    If I had kids, I’d think twice before acting recklessly. What if karma actually exists? I’d rather bear the


    consequences myself than let my children suffer!”


    Francis nodded and said, “That’s the sentiment of parents everywhere.”


    “Imogen, what about you? Do you feel the same?”


    Regina suddenly turned to Imogen, who was lost in thought. She was contemting Francis’ earlier


    comments, wondering if Domingo ever thought of her and Madeline before his actions.


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    When he left, Madeline was just a child. Surely, he couldn’t have forgotten he had a daughter after all


    these years of being away.


    Subconsciously, Imogen touched her stomach remembering the difort of carrying Madeline and


    the gruelingbor.


    Though Madeline wasn’t a boy, back then, their bond was strong, and the arrival of a daughter seemed


    perfect.


    However, as Domingo faced unemployment, he transformed into someone else, vtile and prone to


    fits of rage.