The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2796

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He didn’t love Regina any less, but before his paternal affection could fully bloom, there

a picture-perfect family, one that could be the were other things taking precedence envy of the neighborhood. These were the considerations that preoccupied his mind.

Nolan’s heart ached for Regina who was caught in such a predicament. If it were within his power, he would spare her all this turmoil.

Imogen Skinner? Domingo Skinner?

He sat up abruptly, a subconscious reaction. Lately, the number of Skinners crossing his path seemed uncannily high.

“Hmm, I’m overthinking this,” he muttered to himself, flopping back onto the pillows. “There’s a ton of Skinners out there. What are the odds they’re all connected?”

Yet, sleep eluded him for the next half-hour. He longed for those times when Lucy would dump a pile of paperwork on his desk. At that moment, he figured he’d rather be up reviewing contracts than tossing and turning.

home with him. After

Regina woke up

she snapped to attention. The text read: [Let me know when you’re up. I’ll come pick you

only been sent ten minutes earlier. She quickly typed out a response, then buried her face

me just forget

confront the reality, Regina knew she had to get up and get ready for the day.

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done prepping, Regina caught sight of herself in the mirror. A voice inside her grew clearer with each passing second she would present her true self to Nolan all over again if given the chance. Sure, she was a little shy now, but Nolan was different. He wouldn’t nitpick her past; he

dashed downstairs, she found Nolan

nonchalantly against his car, he was engrossed in

beat at the sight of

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mean to keep you waiting!” she called out, a little breathless.

melted away his furrowed brow. “No worries, I just got

frank observation. “Mr. Harris, what exactly do you mean? Do I normally look bad in my reporter’s