The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel 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.

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"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.