The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2757
“So she was just putting on a show for Dad, huh? She's got some nerve.
Spending a year away from home, she’s really starting to put on airs. I wonder
what kind of man she’s trying to lure with those tricks.”
Imogen, massaging her cheeks with a face roller, retorted, “Why bother with who
she’s trying to attract? Rest assured, Mom will definitely find her a suitable
match.”
The two women exchanged a knowing look and chuckled.
“My dear mother, make sure you find her a good one, and Dad mustn't catch on.”
“Of course, I'm the kindest stepmother around. I can't let people speak ill of me,
can I?"
“With you in charge, I have nothing to worry about.” Madeline smiled.
“Alright, they're gone. Why are you still standing there stiff as a board?” Francis
settled into the couch, brushing nonexistent dust off his knees, and gestured for
his daughter to sit beside him.
Regina, however, remained rigid and unmoving!
“What's the matter? Do I, as your father, have to beg you to come over?” Francis
put on quite the act of authority, and Regina, thinking of the upcoming discussion
about a certain piece of news, finally compromised and sat next to him.
“Dad, why did you call me back? I was in the middle of following up on a story.”
Regina said.
Just mentioning Regina's job seemed to make Francis see red, “Do you really
have to be that crappy journalist? Look at you, covered in dirt and grime — that's
not the Regina I know. You're our eldest, my only daughter, and you should be
setting an example!”
Regina shot back with a nonchalant glance, “As you said, I'm the only daughter
in the family. Who am I supposed to be setting an example for?”
“You-" No matter how clueless Francis was, he wouldn't mention in Regina's
presence that Madeline was also his daughter.
After all, he made a clear distinction between them. Indulging her in words was
one thing, but when it came to serious matters, he knew where to draw the line.
“Fine, let's drop it. Do you have any idea how people out there are speculating
about me? That news story has made things even worse. Just the other night at
the dinner party, I was sizing up suitors for you. You're in your twenties now; it's
time to settle down. But you had to go and create this scandal at the worst
possible time!” Francis was so exasperated he slammed his hand on the coffee
table again and again, enough to make
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