The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2912

Madeline’s jaw dropped in disbelief, “Mom, you’ve got to be kidding me. Horatio Lawson? With his beanstalk figure, I bet he doesn’t even weigh more than I do. Are you sure his mom isn’t just trying to secure a future for him because she’s worried he won’t last long? Dad never mentioned setting me up with someone like him. Are you sure you’re not up to something fishy? You do remember you’re my biological mom, right?”

Imogen frowned immediately, “What’s that supposed to mean? Of course, I’m your mom. Why would I randomly set you up with someone? I care about your marriage more than anything. A good marriage would benefit me as well!

Sure, the Lawson family might not be in the best health; but aside from the Harris family, they’re the most well-off. Isn’t it better if he doesn’t last long? Then you can just inherit their fortune without having to take care of a husband and just enjoy the good life!”

Madeline mumbled in reluctance, “What kind of mom wishes for her daughter’s future husband to die early?

No matter how rich or well-off the Lawson family is, I refuse to marry him, even if it means marrying a pauper over a sick man!”

Imogen slapped her lightly, annoyed, “What are you saying? Don’t get too proud and look down on others.

even had to push you to change that last name. The Lawson family’s matriarch bringing her son over means you caught her eye, you know? Next time you meet, you better act sweet and polite. Even if you don’t like

shook it, “Anyway, as long as there’s this little brother in your belly, there’s no

else would he take care of if not you? I bet the Tanner family’s fortune, at least half of it, will end up with your

on Francis’s future fortune, unaware that he was thinking about how

was back on its feet. Everything was much

wealth between them and the Harris family, felt

of money; what wrong with asking for

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Chapter 2912

constantly looking for excuses