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.”

and she gently smoothed the lines of worry from his forehead. “I know how tough it’s been for you, and I understand why

own. We can guide her, but we can’t control decisions, you

to

lost her mother so young. You suggested we settle her down soon, but after giving it

his words, calming herself before responding, “Francis, you’re always looking at it from a man’s perspective. Have you considered that Regina might not want to stay home that long? She moved out

settle down sooner rather than later. Of course, that’s

easily swayed, and Imogen’s words made him wonder if

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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

be so bad if Regina could really end up with Nolan.” Francis mused,

himself.

tensed at his words. “They have already said they’re just friends. Are you going to push them together against their will? Young people