The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2846

Imogen had long known Francis for his cold-hearted nature, but she never expected him to be so brutally indifferent, making her feel as though her very existence meant nothing. to him it was all about the baby she was carrying.

“Have you become so single-minded that nothing matters to you now but your son? How can you be so selfish? Did you ever consider how Regina would feel before charging over to Mr. Harris’s place without a second thought? They were friends. Now how can she ever look Nolan in the eye again after you made such a scene?”

Her words had a ring of truth, and Francis fell silent for a moment before responding, “Everything I do is for the sake of our family. Regina’s getting on in years; I trust she’ll understand my decisions. Even if it’s not for her own sake, she must think about her reputation and good name.

After this fiasco, even with the Tanner family’s wealth and influence, we can’t shut everyone up.

Once word gets out, who would she marry? Her options will be severely limited, and as her father, of course I need to think ahead for her. Not to mention, the child you’re carrying will one day inherit our family estate. This is our child, Imogen. Before you berate me, remember that Madeline isn’t your only concern.”

in Francis’ eyes made Imogen

to forget that Nolan was out of her

the Tanner fortune. Thus, she calmed

young, and it’s her first crush. Now, you’ve practically tied Mr.

settled herself next to Francis, who wrapped

infatuation; crushes at her age hardly ever last. Besides, she’s still a child. She can’t possibly be more stubborn than her own mother, can she? In the end, this

spoke, he gently touched Imogen’s belly, and she playfully swatted his hand away. “What can

have a special connection with my son. I swear as soon as I touch here, I can feel his