Chapter 2827


    Francis looked like he’d swallowed a lemon. His face twisted in displeasure. “Enough of this,” he said


    sharply, “This has nothing to do with Nn. If anything happened today leaks out, whoever is


    responsible will be banished from the Tanner household. I mean it.”


    Imogen, bewildered, shot back, “What on earth are you insinuating, Francis? Aren’t we all family here?


    Who would dare spread it out? We’re all still in the dark about what’s really gone down!”


    Despite the cold sweat trickling down her neck, Imogen held her ground defiantly. She knew that


    showing any sign of weakness would only turn Francis’ suspicions onto her.


    Even Madeline joined in, her eyes welling up as she addressed her father. “Dad, that’s really harsh. Are


    you ready to throw away all the years of kinship we’ve shared? Your words are cutting deep.”


    Both women were on the brink of tears, and with Regina still unconscious in the other room, Francis’


    headache only worsened.


    “Stop it, both of you.” he barked. “Do you want to make a bigger spectacle of ourselves? We’ll talk at


    home.”


    Nn, watching Francis’ indecision, worried for Regina. He feared the words he had spoken earlier


    woulde to nothing. Although Francis cared about Regina, he had no choice but to yield if the two


    women were involved.


    With a reluctant sigh, Nn finally spoke up.


    “Sir, if it’s inconvenient for you, I’ll take Regina to the hospital. She’s still unconscious, an we can’t


    afford to waste any more time.”


    Francis’ face darkened further. “It’s a family matter, Mr. Harris, and I’d thank you to stay out of it.”


    Madeline chimed in, trying to soothe the situation, “Yeah, Nn, I know you and Regina are close


    friends. The thing is, with her in this state, being seen with you at the hospital might tarnish your


    reputation. Besides, Mom and I are here. We can handle it, and it’s probably better if we do.”


    If Nn hadn’t known Regina before they did, he might have believed they were genuinely concerned


    for her. But it seemed more likely that Imogen was dreading the scandal getting out. From start to


    finish, it had been a trap set by Imogen.


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    While the mother and daughter duo put on their act, Nn couldn’t help but wonder if they took him for


    a fool.


    Imogen kept dabbing at her eyes with a tissue, and Francis, with no other choice, tried to console her.


    “I’m sorry. I spoke out of turn earlier. I was flustered. Please don’t hold it against me. After all these


    years together, don’t you know me by now?”


    Imogen sniffled, her voiceced with hurt, “It’s because I know you, Francis, that I feel so cold. After all


    these years, can’t I warm your heart?”