The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2829

“Imogen, you tell me the truth. Does this have anything to do with you?” Francis asked, his gaze piercing as he searched her face for a hint of guilt.

Imogen’s fingers, resting lightly on his shoulder, stiffened at the question. She attempted a reply but was cut off as he caught her hand, her face twisting into an awkward smile. “What do you mean by that? Haven’t I already explained myself earlier? Why would you still question me?”

Francis stared at her unflinchingly, determined not to overlook any flicker of emotion across her face. “Regina is my daughter. I know her inside and out. She would never get herself into a mess like this. Even if she’s a bit playful, she wouldn’t play fast and loose with her own body. And considering the doctors found sleeping pills in her body… Well, Regina’s never had trouble sleeping, so where did those pills come from?”

years. You have no idea what she’s like out there. As long as she puts on a good show for you, that’s all that matters, right? Why can’t you

many years that I know what kind of person you can be. I just want a strat answer from you. Is this mess related to you or not? If it truly has

see the day when my years of devotion still couldn’t earn your trust. I was wrong about you. I should never have considered myself your wife. To you, I’m just a maid,

just want to know if you’re involved or not. If you’re not,

feeling unwell lately. She offered to go with me for a