The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2843

“Master Nolan has returned!”

The staff buzzed with surprise, their relief palpable after the suffocating tension that had gripped the mansion just moments before. Yet to their astonishment, the matriarch insisted everyone leave the parlor upon Nolan’s arrival.

The servants, well-trained in the art of discretion, didn’t question the family’s decision and quietly withdrew.

“What’s got into you, Granny? You’re all furrowed brows. Have I been away too much recently? I thought I’ve been pretty diligent about visiting.”

Nolan flopped casually onto the couch beside the old lady, his demeanor as carefree as

ever.

mother Aline’s frown deepened at his nonchalant attitude.

with this approach of yours?” she

tie, weary from a day trapped in his business suit. It was only at home that he could finally unwind, “What attitude should I have? You all seem so wound up. What’s the big deal?”

be worried? There’s a video circulating accusing you of indiscretions, and a certain gentleman is demanding

Nolan’s fault, and that footage could very well be doctored,” Aline defended. She had raised Nolan single-handedly; no one kne etter than she the kind of man her son was. He

person he is, and that’s exactly why I’m shocked a disappointed. Whatever the reason, he’s been caught in a compromising situati being used against him. Moreover, the accuser isn’t just anybody;

betw them, it might be a different story, but there’s none! How can we let Nolan marry the That would be irresponsible to her as well,” Nolan’s

compensate as needed, but we can’t treat marriage as a joke. Two people with no love between them can’t be pushed together. Maybe we should ask what the Tanner family wants, meet their demands within reason, Aline suggested, looking up at Nolan,

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