The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2830

“I swear, Imogen, if I’d known you were at the hospital, I wouldn’t have dragged you into this mess. It could have been a scandal, and there is no need for the whole world to know

about it.”

Imogen turned away, feigning anger, and silently wiped away a tear. “Would you believe me if I said it? It’s so easy to find out the truth, yet you make me explain it over and over. In the end, you just don’t trust me.

Of course, no one can be as important as your daughter in your heart.

Yes, I get it. It’s a matter of the Tanners, and how dare I meddle, right? But I’ve been a stepmom for years now, don’t I have the right to care about Regina? Mr. Tanner, if you can’t even grant me that much, then I’ve got nothing more to say.”

“Come on now, please. I’ve never said such a thing. Aren’t you just throwing a fit here? It’s just… when I saw Regina in disarray, in the same room as another man, it hit me hard as a father. You’ve got to understand that…”

He let out a deep sigh. “Ever since her mother passed, I’ve been under so much pressure. I’ve been so afraid that I wouldn’t raise her right. And now that she’s grown, she’s gotten herself into trouble.”

for you, and I understand

choices are her own. We can guide her, but we can’t control decisions, you see?

it’s time to

especially since Regina is different from others. She lost her mother so young. You suggested we settle her down soon, but after giving it

considered that Regina might not want to stay home that long? She moved out a while ago; she’s

than later. Of course, that’s just my take. If you really want to keep her close,

him wonder if he

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been a relief. That was Nolan Harris after all. If his daughter could land a catch like that, it would bode well for the Tanners – their own group would have a smoother path with the Harris Group on their side. But he didn’t expect that Nolan would deny. His anger flared at the denial, which he took as a disdain

be so bad if Regina could really end up

himself.

words. “They have already said they’re just friends. Are you going to push them together against their will? Young people these days value love