Chapter 2857

“Darling, you’ve been exhausting yourself too long, and that’s why you’re unwell. Why don’t you just stay home and take some time to rest and recuperate?”

Regina nodded, her gaze lowered as she nibbled on her breakfast, looking obedient.

Francis watched her, feeling a pang of fatherly pride. His little girl had grown up, and perhaps she understood the sacrifices he’d made.

Little did he know, she was already plotting to sneak into his study for evidence once he left for work.

In this household, Francis was the only one with a nine-to-five. Once he departed, the atmosphere at the breakfast table shifted entirely.

Regina kept quiet but discreetly moved her chair two spots away from Imogen.

a moment ago?

with a smile, “Oh, I wouldn’t dare. I’m just worried my illness may affect the little one in your

to her, she had retreated. She claimed Regina’s been a

this time, Imogen nodded earnestly. “Indeed, we don’t want any bad luck around here. This baby is a stroke of good fortune, and it’s best you keep your distance. After all, your father is counting on me to deliver

of soy milk paused, and then she continued as if nothing was

could keep her cool, but Emma certainly couldn’t.

stood by R hadn’t left. Emma was about to serve up some pudding when she overheard Imogel berating Regina.

table. “Mad isn’t that a bit harsh? Is that really something you should be saying

raise your voice to me? A mere servant, y dare to speak up against me and

isn’t for me to say,

This house bears the Tanner name, and Mr. Tanner is the head. I wonder if he knows how spiteful you

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