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âImogen, you tell me the truth. Does this have anything to do with you?â Francis asked, his gaze
piercing as he searched her face for a hint of guilt.
Imogen'âs fingers, resting lightly on his shoulder, stiffened at the question. She attempted a reply but
was cut off as he caught her hand, her face twisting into an awkward smile. âWhat do you mean by
that? Haven't I already explained myself earlier? Why would you still question me?â
Francis stared at her unflinchingly, determined not to overlook any flicker of emotion across her
face. âRegina is my daughter. I know her inside and out. She would never get herself into a mess like
this. Even if sheâs a bit playful, she wouldn't play fast and loose with her own body. And considering
the doctors found sleeping pills in her body... Well, Regina's never had trouble sleeping, so where
did those pills come from?â
Pulling her hand away, Imogen feigned indignation. âSo, you're saying I'm lying to you? That your
precious Regina can do no wrong, and I must be the one who's hurt her? You do realize she hasn't
lived at home for years. You have no idea what she's like out there. As long as she puts on a good
show for you, that's all that matters, right? Why can't you ever trust me? After all these years of
sharing a bed, do you still not know what kind of person I am?â
Francis replied with a hint of knowing in his voice, âIt's precisely because we've shared a bed for so
many years that I know what kind of person you can be. I just want a strat answer from you. Is this
mess related to you or not? If it truly has nothing to do w then I'll drop the subject forever. But if I
find out it does, Imogen, you must remem Regina is my flesh and blood. I will not stand by and
watch someone harm her.â
Imogen pressed a hand to her mouth, tears streaming down her face. âOh, Francis, thought I'd see
the day when my years of devotion still couldn't earn your trust. I was wrong about you. I should
never have considered myself your wife. To you, I'm just a maid, bought and paid for by the Tanners,
aren't I? You married me just to get Regina a stepmother!â
Francis frowned, âDonât twist my words. There's no need to take this so far. I just want to know if
you're involved or not. If you're not, then where were you at the time?â
âDonât you know where I was? I was at the hospital. Even Madeline knows I've been feeling unwell
lately. She offered to go with me for a check-up. How else could I have brought her along to see
you?â
She stomped in frustration, blaming him for his lack of concern.
Francis pondered for a moment. She had shown signs of being unwell â always tired and lacking
appetite-which made him wonder if there was something wrong with her stomach. He had intended
to take her to the hospital for a check-up but had been
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sidetracked.
Francis felt a twinge of guilt and finally softened. âI'm sorry. I shouldn't have doubted you. But if it
was that simple, why didnât you tell me earlier?â
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