Chapter 2856 Regina tried to console herself, but the tears betrayed her. They trickled stubbornly down her cheeks.
The thought of Nolan looking at her with that indifferent gaze, as if she were something filthy, was agonizing.
She had never harbored any grand illusions about a future with Nolan. All she wanted was to stand by, like a good friend, and watch over him from afar.
But she never could have guessed that what her father did would obliterate even that possibility.
Now she couldn't even be his friend, and the thought of that left a bitter taste in Reginaâs heart.
She could understand, at least in part, her fatherâs intentions. The Tanner Group was in dire straits; otherwise, he wouldnât have recklessly taken that tape to threaten the Harris family.
But it was such an unwise move. If Nolan really got angry, it could spell the end for the entire Tanner family.
Regina, still naive, didnât realize that Francis was acting for his sonâs sake and mistakenly thought that her fatherâs actions were partly out of love for her, considering her future.
She had just been discharged from the hospital and was meant to be home to recover.
After the dayâs turmoil, she collapsed onto her bed without even covering herself with a blanket and fell asleep.
She woke up the next morning, shivering from the cold.
Descending the stairs to breakfast with a ghostly pallor, she was met with her father furrowed brow. âWhat's this all about, Regina? Is marrying Nolan really that distressi Are you trying to manipulate me with your health?â
Regina quickly furrowed her brow in response, âWhat are you talking about?â
She couldnât understand why her father wouldnât give her a break so early in the morni Imogen intervened with a smile, âReginaâs just come out of the hospital. It's normal for to look a bit off. And you, Francis, why are you so hot-tempered this morning? Look at you, all stern, and you've probably scared Regina. Come sit by me, Regina, have some. breakfast. Emma got up early to make pancakes, your favorite, with that maple syrup youlove.â