The Kiss that Sparked it All

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.

is overcooked. Why do you insist on serving it to me? You should have it yourself., I can take care of my own meals,” Madeline retorted,

it, and here I’ve gone and dished you up a whole bowl.

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 forget that every bite and sip she enjoyed was courtesy of the Tanner family. Had

belittle his daughter right in front of him? She was seriously overestimating her importance.

no mind, spooning up the soup and savoring every

expected from your taste,” Nolan complimented,

quickly brought out several steaming dishes

Nolan the choicest morsels, urging him to try 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 of Nolan providing another round of funding for the Tanner family.