The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2869

Regina pressed her lips together and flashed them a shy smile. She had braced herself for a barrage of subtle jabs from those elders, but to her surprise, they were nothing but kind-hearted. The thought made her feel even more awkward, especially when she considered how her father’s demeanor would starkly contrast with theirs.

Nolan stepped forward, his hand finding its way to Regina’s shoulder as he guided her inside.

“Come on, I told you there’s no need to wait by the door. Grandma and Grandpa are getting on in years; what if they catch a chill?”

His grandma, Oriana, waved off the concern, “Nonsense, I’m as fit as a fiddle. Regina, dear, come sit by me, will you?”

The family took their seats, and although Regina was originally supposed to sit next to Nolan, his grandma’s invitation clearly meant a change of plans.

first time visiting, and sitting next to Grandma would surely

with a stern gaze, “What’s the matter? Afraid I’ll gobble

shook her head slightly, “Nolan doesn’t mean any disrespect. I am blessed to

Oriana, pulling out the

threw Nolan a natural glance. It was like a moment of

the Tanners, they still hoped Nolan would marry for love. It would be a hollow victory to spend a fortune only to gain a loveless

give me peace of mind,” Oriana said with a content sigh. “Even if I were to close my eyes and pass on this very moment, I would

of the troubles back at your folks’ place. Now that you’ve joined our

guiltier Regina felt.

the rest of the visit, Regina remained quiet, attentively following the conversation and making