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?”

nothing to

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

rigid and unmoving!

over?” Francis put on quite the act of authority,

why did you call me back? I was in the middle of following up on a

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

shot back with a nonchalant glance, “As you said, I’m the only daughter in the family. Who am I supposed to

No matter how clueless Francis was, he wouldn’t mention in Regina’s presence that

he made a clear distinction between them. Indulging her in words was one thing, but when

have any idea how people out there are speculating about me? That news 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