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?”

you in charge, I have nothing to worry

the couch,

remained rigid and

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

me back? I was in the middle of following

seemed to make Francis see red, “Do you really have to be that crappy journalist? Look at you, covered in dirt and grime – that’s not the Regina I know. You’re our eldest, my only daughter, and you should be setting an

only daughter in the family. Who

how clueless Francis was, he wouldn’t mention in Regina’s presence that Madeline was also his daughter.

Indulging her in words was one thing, but when it came to serious matters, he knew where to

you. You’re in your twenties now; it’s time to