Chapter 2898

Madeline was as subtle as a bull in a china shop, wasn’t she? Didn’t it embarrass her to wear her heart on her sleeve like that?

Imogen, seeing the potential for another argument brewing, quickly stepped in to smooth things over. “Honestly, once she moves to South Hill Community, she’ll have whatever she wants at her fingertips. Emma’s cooking is legendary; whatever Regina craves, Emma will whip up in no time. You really don’t need to fuss over her, you know.

And you, dear, you could stand to put on a few pounds. Just look at how skinny you’ve gotten with all that studying-you’re practically all elbows and knees! Emma won’t be around to mother you for much longer, so you might as well appreciate it while you can.”

Imogen ladled out a bowl of soup for Madeline, but she showed no appreciation. Anything Regina approved of was automatically on her blacklist. She pushed the bowl aside so hastily that the soup almost sloshed over the rim.

Francis gave her a sharp look, which made Madeline stiffen up, though she still held her head high in defiance.

overcooked. Why do you insist on serving it to me? You

here I’ve gone and dished you

intolerable, especially at the lunch table. Nolan had arrived, and here Madeline was, prattling on about whether the abalone was overcooked or not. Did she think such petty complaints made her look more discerning? She seemed to

daughter right in

up the soup and savoring every

as expected from your taste,” Nolan complimented, much

twinkled with pleasure, and Emma, ever efficient, quickly brought out

everything. She was the only one naive enough to think Nolan was there just for the meal. But Francis had other plans. He was all ears, waiting for an opportunity to broach the subject

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