The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2870

“I’d rather put on a little show for my folks than have them heartbroken just to keep you happy,” he added.

Regina fired back immediately, “That’s not what I’m about, Nolan. It’s not just about me being happy, you know. Lies beget lies and weave a web of deceit. Got through today, sure, but a lifetime of playing house? Really?”

Nolan just gave her a withering look that screamed, ‘As long as it keeps my family smiling, why the heck not?’

“You’re being unreasonable, Nolan. Lies can’t just become truth. How long do you think we can keep this up? Now’s the time to come clean, while we can still walk away without too much of a mess.” She said.

That was particularly true for Regina. She hadn’t felt much warmth growing up so she was worried that she’d harbor some improper expectations in Nolan’s loving family environment.

“I get what you mean, but don’t forget the debt your family owes me. You said you’d pay it back, remember? I’m just asking for a small favor here, and you’re making mountains out of molehills. Can I even count on you to repay me? Or should I just chalk it up as a loss?”

Nolan said.

felt. She knew full well this mess

Pretend you never heard it. If you have any demands

she looked so small

sweater.

dropped her off at her old neighborhood, a

leave right away. She watched as Nolan’s car vanished

uncertain whether she was making the right choice, but regaining her dignity in front of this man seemed the

had hit the front page of the Harris Group’s official

with surprise that such a young CEO had tied

still a mystery, which sparked

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