The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2693

Sometimes, Regina felt like a piece of merchandise, displayed in the center of the foyer for the passersby to scrutinize at will, but now she knew it was a necessity.

Her family needed her to play the part, and it’s not as if she lacked the know-how.

Growing up immersed in the social graces, how could she genuinely be clueless about connecting with her elders?

Besides, until she was ten, her mother had always been by her side, holding her hand at every party, introducing her to all the familiar faces. Her mother needed to stay on good terms with these people; after all, they’d be the ones she’d rely on to look out for Regina.

“Agnes, it’s been ages! How do you manage to look younger every time I see you?”

The woman known as Agnes turned with a smile, giving Regina a once-over and said, “Hmm, not bad. You’re blossoming beautifully, more and more like your mother each day. You’ve even got her charm, don’t you? Trying to butter me up, huh?”

feigned shock, her mouth agape, “Me? Butter you up? I’m a

said, “If it ever gets

mom left some fine

child craving for a sip of wine. Besides, those are keepsakes your mother left for you. Keep them safe. When the day comes for you to wed, you can take

knowing well the value of

couldn’t help worrying whether she’d be able to hold onto her

Regina.

in the scene,

wasn’t having the

of any strife, they’d never speak of it. After all, Imogen was now the legitimate lady of the Tanner household. To marry into the