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.

comparable to his

stewed over this, Francis suddenly grew anxious. “Enough dawdling, let’s get Regin to the hospital. If anything happens to my daughter, I’ll never forgive whoever started this mess.”

to

could do untold damage to Regina’s

leave now. This is, after all, a family

so fickle, at first acting all protective of Regina, but then losing his steam as soon as

all had to do with them. How could he have

of the day, it was their family drama, and he