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?”

charge, I have nothing to worry about.” Madeline smiled.

still standing there stiff as a board?” Francis settled into the couch, brushing nonexistent dust off his

remained rigid and unmoving!

to come over?” Francis put on quite the act of authority, and Regina, thinking of the

the middle of following up on a story.” Regina said.

mentioning Regina’s job 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,

you said, I’m the only daughter in the family. Who am I supposed to be setting an example for?”

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

them. Indulging her in words was one thing, but when

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