The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2818

Imogen forced a smile, "Regina, what's all this about? You don't come home often. Go see your dad in the study, will ya? I've got plans and can't stick around wasting time with you."

"Imogen, I don't want to waste your time either, but you owe me an explanation about what's going on between you and Domingo."

At the mention of that man's name, Imogen's grip loosened, and pearls scattered, tumbling down the stairs. Her hand clenched into a fist.

"Explain what? I have no idea what you're talking about. Why do you have to be such a brat as you get older? Move aside, I can't be late; I have a tea date with the ladies."

The more desperate Imogen seemed to leave, the more Regina blocked her path.

"Don't play innocent with me. You and that man go way back. Don't think I haven't heard what you said to him. You know exactly what I'm talking about. Aren't you surprised to see me standing here all in one piece? Do you think Dad knows about this?"

Imogen's struggle ceased. "You're grown up now. You should know what should and shouldn't be said. Spreading these baseless rumors will only worry your dad unnecessarily. I've been his wife for years now. We've had our misunderstandings, but you know how I feel about your dad, don't you?

After your mother passed, I was the one who looked after you. If not for my diligence, then for my efforts. If I were you, I wouldn't go running to your father with gossip and hearsay. His health isn't what it used to be, and as his daughter, you should be more concerned about him than I am."

Regina fell silent.

Imogen's words struck a chord.

No matter what had happened, it had always been between the two of them.