The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2868

“And I’m not sure when I’ll pay this clean if I continue my job as a journalist.” Regina laughed ruefully, but Nolan’s brow furrowed in annoyance, “What, did I force you to change jobs? I never asked you to repay me. The leaked video has already tarnished my reputation enough. Do you want people to think I mistreat my wife too?”

Regina shook her head vigorously, “Of course not. It’s just that, well, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. I don’t want my dad to think the Harris family is some sort of cash cow for the Tanners. It’s better to keep things clear and separate in case he borrows from you. again.”

For some reason, Regina’s cheeks flushed when Nolan said the word “wife”, even though their relationship was so strained.

The rest of the drive passed in silence, with only Regina’s flushed face to signal the tension as they arrived at the Harris estate.

Regina knew Nolan was wealthy, but the sight of the opulent manor still took her breath away. It dwarfed her family’s sizable home, making it seem like a modest guesthouse by comparison.

kept the information

got out of the car, Nolan frowned briefly before catching up to stand beside her. “Remember what

used to this whole meeting your dad

your shirt. You said we should act like a couple madly in love, so I figured it wouldn’t be ice-cold

a bit more natural? You look like I’m dragging you along against your will. How could my family not notice something’s off?”

and strong as Regina imagined it would be while it was wrapping her whole hand

same thing: how could her hand be so small, and how could it be soft

the entrance, Regina’s face was still flushed.

Nolan’s grandparents were already waiting-a sign of the importance they placed on this first visit from their new