Chapter 2757

“So she was just putting on a show for Dad, huh? She’s got some nerve. Spending a year away from home, she’s really starting to put on airs. I wonder what kind of man she’s trying to lure with those tricks.”

Imogen, massaging her cheeks with a face roller, retorted, “Why bother with who she’s trying to attract? Rest assured, Mom will definitely find her a suitable match.”

The two women exchanged a knowing look and chuckled.

“My dear mother, make sure you find her a good one, and Dad mustn’t catch on.”

“Of course, I’m the kindest stepmother around. I can’t let people speak ill of me, can I?”

I have nothing to worry about.” Madeline smiled.

Why are you still standing there stiff as a board?” Francis settled into the couch, brushing nonexistent dust off his knees, and gestured for his daughter to sit beside

rigid and

your father, have to beg you to come over?” Francis put on quite the act of authority, and Regina, thinking of the upcoming discussion about a certain piece of news, finally compromised

I was in the middle of following up on

make Francis see red, “Do you really have to be that crappy journalist? Look at you, covered in dirt and grime – that’s not the Regina I know. You’re our eldest,

only daughter in the family. Who am I supposed to be

was, he wouldn’t mention in Regina’s presence that Madeline was

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