The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2796

He didn’t love Regina any less, but before his paternal affection could fully bloom, there a picture-perfect family, one that could be the were other things taking precedence envy of the neighborhood. These were the considerations that preoccupied his mind.

Nolan’s heart ached for Regina who was caught in such a predicament. If it were within his power, he would spare her all this turmoil.

Imogen Skinner? Domingo Skinner?

He sat up abruptly, a subconscious reaction. Lately, the number of Skinners crossing his path seemed uncannily high.

“Hmm, I’m overthinking this,” he muttered to himself, flopping back onto the pillows. “There’s a ton of Skinners out there. What are the odds they’re all connected?”

Yet, sleep eluded him for the next half-hour. He longed for those times when Lucy would dump a pile of paperwork on his desk. At that moment, he figured he’d rather be up reviewing contracts than tossing and turning.

But tonight, he hadn’t brought any work home with him. After two restless hours, sleep finally claimed him.

morning, Regina woke up in a

to attention. The text read: [Let me know when you’re up. I’ll come pick you

quickly typed out

God, please give me a break. Let me just forget it all,” she pleaded

had to get up and get ready for the day. She slipped into a casual sundress that made her feel

caught sight of herself in the mirror. A voice inside her grew clearer with each passing second she would present her true self to Nolan all over again if given the chance. Sure, she was a little shy now, but Nolan was

in a flash, but when she dashed downstairs,

against his car, he was engrossed in his

heart skipped a beat at the sight of him.

you waiting!” she called out,

away his furrowed brow. “No worries, I just got

Harris, what exactly do you mean?