The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2818

Imogen forced a smile, “Regina, what’s all this about? You don’t come home often. Go see your dad in the study, will ya? I’ve got plans and can’t stick around wasting time with you.”

“Imogen, I don’t want to waste your time either, but you owe me an explanation about what’s going on between you and Domingo.”

At the mention of that man’s name, Imogen’s grip loosened, and pearls scattered, tumbling down the stairs. Her hand clenched into a fist.

“Explain what? I have no idea what you’re talking about. Why do you have to be such a brat as you get older? Move aside, I can’t be late; I have a tea date with the ladies.”

The more desperate Imogen seemed to leave, the more Regina blocked her path.

“Don’t play innocent with me. You and that man go way back. Don’t think I haven’t heard what you said to him. You know exactly what I’m talking about. Aren’t you surprised to see me standing here all in one piece? Do you think Dad knows about this?”

now. You should know what should and shouldn’t be said. Spreading these baseless rumors will only worry your dad unnecessarily. I’ve been his wife for years now. We’ve had our misunderstandings, but you know how I feel about your

after you. If not for my diligence, then for my efforts. If I were you, I wouldn’t go running to your father with gossip and hearsay. His health isn’t what it used to be, and as his daughter, you should be more concerned about

Regina fell silent.

words struck

happened, it had always

it up to her father, partly because his health had indeed been failing over

was Imogen’s ex-husband come back into the picture,

happen if her father found out. It would be a

you? On one hand, you’re involved with another man, and on the other, you’re clinging to my father. Imogen, what’s the plan? Trying to

you’d get your facts straight before accusing me. I’ve already been branded a wicked stepmother. Must I now meekly wear the crown of infidelity

believe her