The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2828

“I’ve slaved away for this family, and you know it as well as I do. Now, just because Regina decided to act the fool, everything gets dumped on me. I wasn’t born a Tanner, but haven’t I done enough to be considered part of the family?”

Francis wrapped his arms around Imogen, patting her back gently, “Alright, I misspoke. I didn’t mean it that way. I was just a bit frantic, that’s all. And with others here, could you spare me a little dignity?”

After much soothing, Imogen’s tears finally ceased, though her lips were pale, and she looked frail.

“We are taking Regina to the hospital later, and you should get yourself checked out too. You’re looking a bit pale.” After giving this advice, he turned to Madeline, “Madeline, come help your mother.”

But what he failed to realize was that Madeline’s mind was full of Nolan at this moment. She watched him, trying not to miss any expression that crossed his face.

Nolan felt her gaze but had no intention to interact with her. Her gaze made him uncomfortable.

was angling for. No wonder she had spoken for Nolan’s good earlier. But she failed to see

comparable to his own daughter.

Francis suddenly grew anxious. “Enough dawdling, let’s get Regin to the hospital. If anything happens to my daughter, I’ll

to be taken to the

untold

is, after all, a family matter. You might be friends with Regina, but it’s just friendship. If others saw you together, it could lead to idle talk.”

choice but to leave. He couldn’t fathom why Francis was so fickle, at first acting all protective of Regina, but

How could he have fallen

drama, and he had no place nor right to get