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.

Regina woke

snapped to attention. The text read: [Let me know

a bright red at the message, which had only been sent ten minutes earlier. She quickly typed out a response, then buried her

Let me just

the reality, Regina knew she had to get up and get ready for the day. She slipped into a casual sundress that

would present her true self to Nolan all over again if

when she dashed downstairs, she found Nolan already waiting there for her.

he was

beat at the

didn’t mean to keep you waiting!” she called out, a little breathless.

worries, I just got here. And Miss

his frank observation. “Mr. Harris, what exactly do you mean?