The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2899

Regina had Francis wrapped around her little finger, and sure enough, the second she mentioned their unborn son, his whole demeanor perked up.

After tenderly serving Imogen a few more bites of her meal, he said, “You need to eat up as well, love. But remember, we're going for a balanced diet here. After lunch, we can take a little stroll together. I’ve cleared my schedule a bit; I can finally spend some quality time with you and our little one.”

Imogen chuckled, clearly enjoying the attention. “Oh, come on now. It’s not like you can be glued to my side 24/7. I’ve been pregnant before; I’m not made of glass.”

“But that was before you had the means, Imogen. This child is my son, and I won’t have him suffer,” he said, patting her hand reassuringly. “Trust me, I won’t let you suffer either.”

It was as if Madeline was the only spare part in the room, with no blood ties to the Tanner family. The only connection she had was through her mother.

But with her mother's full attention on Francis, how could she spare any for her daughter?

Madeline dared not think about her place in the family once her mother gave birth, especially if the baby turned out to be a boy. She couldn't help but wonder if Imogen would even notice her once she had another child to pin her hopes on – the little prince of the Tanner family.

The thought of how much inheritance Francis might leave for his son made Madeline’s food taste like ash. All she had was herself, and she had to claw onto what she could.