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.

no matter how aggravated she felt. She knew full well this mess was her

of me to suggest such a stupid thing. Pretend you never heard it. If

window, she looked so small despite

sweater.

up living together, Nolan dropped her off at her

leave right away. She watched as Nolan’s

right choice, but regaining her dignity in front of this man seemed the only way forward.

page of the Harris Group’s

such a young CEO had tied the knot so

his wife was still

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