Chapter 289

• Do you want to know a secret?" Said Regina, seeing Sophia nod afterward. She made sure to lock eyes with her favorite pair of green ones as she said, "For a long time… I stopped. I stopped trying to envision a life for myself, away from him. And everything that represented him. Except my daughter, of course." She paused. "But, ever since you came into my life, and we started having… This," she places her own hand against Sophia's heart, leaving it there. "Ever since I realized that I had fallen in love with you, Sophia. I haven't been afraid to dream anymore, and actually picture what a life without him would be. With you by my side."
• Now it was Sophia's eyes turn to feel a slight sting. "And how does it look?"
• "Like everything I've always wanted." Tears abandoned Regina's eyes again, and Regina isn't shy to accept the embrace and warmth of Sophia's lips as they capture hers in a kiss that screams a love beyond passion.