The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2830

“I swear, Imogen, if I’d known you were at the hospital, I wouldn’t have dragged you into this mess. It could have been a scandal, and there is no need for the whole world to know about it.”

Imogen turned away, feigning anger, and silently wiped away a tear. “Would you believe me if I said it? It’s so easy to find out the truth, yet you make me explain it over and over. In the end, you just don’t trust me.

Of course, no one can be as important as your daughter in your heart.

Yes, I get it. It’s a matter of the Tanners, and how dare I meddle, right? But I’ve been a stepmom for years now, don’t I have the right to care about Regina? Mr. Tanner, if you can’t even grant me that much, then I’ve got nothing more to say.”

“Come on now, please. I’ve never said such a thing. Aren’t you just throwing a fit here? It’s just… when I saw Regina in disarray, in the same room as another man, it hit me hard as a father. You’ve got to understand that…”

I’ve been under so much pressure. I’ve been so afraid that I

how tough it’s been for you, and

and her choices are her own. We can guide her, but we can’t control decisions, you see? Francis, it’s time to let

thoughtfully. “I know, but how can a parent easily let go, especially since Regina is different from others. She lost her mother so

you’re always looking at it from a man’s perspective. Have you considered that Regina might not want to stay home that long? She moved out a while ago; she’s been very independent. You can’t just

her find a man she loves and settle down sooner rather than later. Of course, that’s just my take. If you really want

swayed, and Imogen’s words made him wonder if he

Tanners – their own group would have a smoother path