The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2794

Even though Regina’s words were as sweet as honey, Nolan still turned her down.

“Don’t you underestimate me. They’re just clothes, not that heavy. Let’s get moving!”

Their banter didn’t escape the notice of the shop assistant working behind them. She was struck by how well-matched they seemed, a perfect couple. She wondered why on earth they weren’t together.

In the end, Regina still carried her nearly weightless necktie as she got into the car. Nolan was driving her home.

“Heading to the Tanner Mansion, right?”

Regina shook her head and gave him another address instead.

“Okay.” he said.

you curious why I’m not going home?”

nothing to be curious about. You’re an adult, and you don’t have to stay at home all the time. Besides, from what I’ve seen, you seem to enjoy your freedom

and you’ve already figured it out. My dad and that mother-daughter duo have lived together for years and he still can’t see the reality. He actually think we get along

Regina laughed, Nolan could sense the helplessness in her

cling to the idea of a perfe family. Just like my

same.” Regina leaned back in her seat, her gaze empty, and for some reason, on this tranquil afternoon, she felt a sudden urge to confide in someone. Her heart was racing, a warning that she was treading on dangerous ground. She couldn’t

to

the string in Regina’s

to be taken care of, so that’s why he brought me a stepmom. I

the malice from her. Thanks to her and her daughter, I learned to protect myself early on. But I never imagined my dad would bring her daughter into our home too