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.

deepened at his

this approach of yours?”

home that he could finally unwind, “What attitude should I have? You all seem so wound up.

worried? There’s a video circulating accusing you of indiscretions, and a certain gentleman is demanding you take responsibility for his daughter! Explain

be so harsh. We can’t just assume it’s 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 would never be involved in such

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; the Tanner fa a

just trying to hit a jackpot with us. If there was any real affection betw them, it might be a different story, but there’s none! How

them can’t be pushed together. Maybe we

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