Chapter 2846


    Imogen had long known Francis for his cold-hearted nature, but she never expected him to be so


    brutally indifferent, making her feel as though her very existence meant nothing. to him it was all about


    the baby she was carrying.


    “Have you be so single-minded that nothing matters to you now but your son? How can you be so


    selfish? Did you ever consider how Regina would feel before charging over to Mr. Harris’s ce without


    a second thought? They were friends. Now how can she ever look Nn in the eye again after you


    made such a scene?”


    Her words had a ring of truth, and Francis fell silent for a moment before responding, “Everything I do is


    for the sake of our family. Regina’s getting on in years; I trust she’ll understand my decisions. Even if


    it’s not for her own sake, she must think about her reputation and good name.


    After this fiasco, even with the Tanner family’s wealth and influence, we can’t shut everyone up.


    Once word gets out, who would she marry? Her options will be severely limited, and as her father, of


    course I need to think ahead for her. Not to mention, the child you’re carrying will one day inherit our


    family estate. This is our child, Imogen. Before you berate me, remember that Madeline isn’t your only


    concern.”


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    The look in Francis’ eyes made Imogen flinch, realizing herpse in judgment.


    Madeline had been at their house, weeping and pleading, insisting on marrying Nn. But she seemed


    to forget that Nn was out of her league. And as for herst name ‘Tanner’, it was also forcefully


    changed.


    With Francis’ reminder, Imogen realized that her baby would inherit all the Tanner fortune. Thus, she


    calmed down considerably, though her eyes still held a trace of unresolved worry.


    “You know how headstrong Madeline is. She’s so young, and it’s her first crush. Now, you’ve practically


    tied Mr. Harris to Regina with a bow, and it’s bound to hurt Madeline deeply.”


    Imogen settled herself next to Francis, who wrapped his arm around herfortably.


    “You’re aware that she’s just experiencing her first infatuation; crushes at her age hardly everst.


    Besides, she’s still a child. She can’t possibly be more stubborn than her own mother, can she? In the


    end, this house and everything in it will belong to us and our son. We must n for his future.”


    As he spoke, he gently touched Imogen’s belly, and she yfully swatted his hand away. “What can


    you possibly feel now? It’s too early for that.” She quipped.


    Feigning shock, he replied, “What do you mean too early? I have a special connection with my son. I


    swear as soon as I touch here, I can feel his presence.”


    The couple shared a light-hearted banter, and the earlier tension seemingly dissolved. However, as


    Imogen returned to her room, she was startled by the sight of a tearful Madeline.


    “Madeline, what’s wrong? You scared me half to death! Don’t you know I’m still carrying your brother?


    What if you gave me such a fright that something happened?”


    Imogen clutched her belly in a disy of maternal concern, to which Madeline replied with a bitter tone,


    “He’s your child and I am too. I heard everything you said. Have you ever really listened to me? I’ve


    told you over and over how much I like Nn, that I want to marry him, but you’ve never fought for me!


    Francis had to say just a few words and you immediately sided with the baby in your belly. Aren’t I your


    child too?”


    Imogen nced around in panic, relieved to find the door securely shut and no sound of footsteps from


    downstairs. She rxed a bit before scolding Madeline.


    “How can you speak like that? You’ve always called him ‘Dad.’ Why are you suddenly using his first


    name as if it’s yours to use? What’s gotten into you?”