The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2878

If Nolan had a girlfriend, Regina'd never let her old man pull a stunt like that. No matter how head over heels she was for the guy, she'd fight tooth and nail against it. You can't just use your own feelings to help the person you're smitten with, can you?

"You're talking nonsense. When were you two ever an item? You're just green with envy because we tied the knot," she shot back.

"Heh," Dahlia said, her urgency fading into a smirk, "Why the act? My relationship with him is out there for everyone to see. You just swooped in and stole him away. Be honest with yourself—do you really have a clear conscience?"

After turning away, Dahlia's tone shifted again, now playing the part of the heartbroken lover.

"You know Nolan, he's such a mama's boy. His folks have been on his back to settle down, and I bet he rushed into marrying you just to save face in front of the family. But he promised, didn’t he? That after the holidays, we'd take a trip to Paris and elope?

If it wasn't for his family pressure, he'd never in a million years marry someone like you. Could you, I don't know, maybe let us be? Once we're married, I swear I'll make it up to you. Please, I'm begging you, just let us go."

She suddenly grabbed Regina's hand, tears falling like raindrops to the floor.

The heat of her tears startled Regina, who tried to pull away, but Dahlia's grip was iron-clad, leaving her stuck.

She kept repeating, "Nolan never married you. You're living a lie. Stop deceiving yourself."

"Who's the one deceiving themselves here?" asked Regina.