The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2757

“So she was just putting on a show for Dad, huh? She’s got some nerve. Spending a year away from home, she’s really starting to put on airs. I wonder what kind of man she’s trying to lure with those tricks.”

Imogen, massaging her cheeks with a face roller, retorted, “Why bother with who she’s trying to attract? Rest assured, Mom will definitely find her a suitable match.”

The two women exchanged a knowing look and chuckled.

“My dear mother, make sure you find her a good one, and Dad mustn’t catch on.”

“Of course, I’m the kindest stepmother around. I can’t let people speak ill of me, can I?”

in charge, I have nothing to worry about.”

Francis settled into the couch, brushing nonexistent dust off his knees, and gestured for his daughter to

however, remained rigid

Do I, as your father, have to beg you to come over?” Francis put on quite the act of authority, and Regina, thinking of the upcoming discussion about a certain piece of news, finally compromised and sat

did you call me back? I was in the

Regina’s job seemed to make Francis see red, “Do you really have to be that crappy journalist? Look at you, covered in dirt

glance, “As you said, I’m the only daughter in the family. Who am

Francis was, he wouldn’t mention in Regina’s presence that Madeline

one thing, but when it

story has made things even worse. Just the other night at the dinner party, I was sizing up suitors for you. You’re in your twenties now; it’s time to settle down. But you had to go and create this scandal at the worst possible time!” Francis was so exasperated he slammed his hand