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.

weren’t you playing the doting daughter just a moment ago? Why aren’t

“Oh, I wouldn’t dare. I’m just worried my

close to her, she had retreated. She claimed Regina’s been a bad luck, which was why her mother died so young. That comment had stuck with Regina for a

good fortune, and it’s best you keep your distance. After all, your father is counting on me to deliver the son your mother never

milk paused, and then she continued

keep her cool, but Emma

R hadn’t left. Emma was about to serve up some pudding when

slammed the pudding down on the table. “Mad isn’t that a

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

the roost isn’t for me to say,

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

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