The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2903

After the room emptied, Madeline quietly leaned closer and whispered, "Mom, don't you think you're overreacting? Even if Dad accidentally hit you, he's apologized so much. Why can't you forgive him?"

Imogen, however, shared with her, "Do you know what? The moment he hit me, I was reminded of him."

"Who?" Madeline asked nonchalantly.

"The man responsible for us living in that damp, dark basement for years. Your biological father."

Imogen took Madeline's hand, "I know you don't like hearing about the past, but it's time you knew about him. He struggled with his business and often took out his frustrations on me, especially after drinking. That's when I met Francis. That was how I was determined to be with him. He gave me the strength to leave and promised a better life, leaving the hell behind.

"But to think he would raise a hand to me... Can you imagine? My supposed savior getting more and more similar to that demon. How can I not be scared?"

Madeline was too young to remember Domingo Skinner's abuse, as she would be locked away in a small room during those times. So, she couldn't fully grasp what her mother was saying.

"Mom, are you just anxious because of the pregnancy? I saw Dad, and he was genuinely remorseful. He just lost his temper because of Regina, that witch."