Chapter 2899


    Regina had Francis wrapped around her little finger, and sure enough, the second she mentioned their


    unborn son, his whole demeanor perked up.


    After tenderly serving Imogen a few more bites of her meal, he said, “You need to eat up as well, love.


    But remember, we’re going for a bnced diet here. After lunch, we can take a little stroll together. I’ve


    cleared my schedule a bit; I can finally spend some quality time with you and our little one.”


    Imogen chuckled, clearly enjoying the attention. “Oh,e on now. It’s not like you can be glued to my


    side 24/7. I’ve been pregnant before; I’m not made of ss.”


    “But that was before you had the means, Imogen. This child is my son, and I won’t have him suffer,” he


    said, patting her hand reassuringly. “Trust me, I won’t let you suffer either.”


    It was as if Madeline was the only spare part in the room, with no blood ties to the Tanner family. The


    only connection she had was through her mother.


    But with her mother’s full attention on Francis, how could she spare any for her daughter?


    Madeline dared not think about her ce in the family once her mother gave birth, especially if the


    baby turned out to be a boy. She couldn’t help but wonder if Imogen would even notice her once she


    had another child to pin her hopes on – the little prince of the Tanner family.


    The thought of how much inheritance Francis might leave for his son made Madeline’s food taste like


    ash. All she had was herself, and she had to w onto what she could.


    If only she could lift her head and catch the eye of the man sitting across from her. Marrying him would


    secure her future, draped in luxury andfort. She needed to start nning for her own future.


    If only Madeline hadn’t let her foolish thoughts show, Regina could have pretended to enjoy the meal.


    She cherished the times she could share her childhood favorites with Nn and wished for more


    peaceful moments together. But Madeline just had to be tactless, blurting out whatever came to mind at


    the lunch table.


    “Nn, it seems you’ve got quite the taste for Emma’s cooking. Why don’t you and my sister visit more


    often? Mom and Dad are getting on in years, and they’d love having you around. We can’t let Dad think


    that marrying off a daughter is like throwing water out the door, never to return, right? I’m just saying


    this for…”


    Regina cut her off mid-sentence, “Try these salt and pepper chicken wings; they’re my absolute


    favorite. Emma cooks them like no one else, extra crispy. Madeline, stop talking for a moment, will


    you? We’re finally all together for a meal. You must be thirsty after all that talking. Have some soup.”


    With a nce from Regina, a servant promptly filled a bowl with steaming soup for Madeline. Her face


    soured, and even Imogen didn’te to her defense.


    The conversation had smoothly moved on from the previous awkward topic, so why on earth did


    Madeline have to force another one?


    Couldn’t she see that Nn hadn’t given her even a single encouraging look?


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    When had her daughter be so oblivious?