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"I swear, Imogen, if I'd known you were at the hospital, I wouldn't have dragged you into this mess.
It could have been a scandal, and there is no need for the whole world to know
about it.â
Imogen turned away, feigning anger, and silently wiped away a tear. âWould you believe me if I said
it? It's so easy to find out the truth, yet you make me explain it over and over. In the end, you just
don't trust me.
Of course, no one can be as important as your daughter in your heart.
Yes, I get it. It's a matter of the Tanners, and how dare I meddle, right? But I've been a stepmom for
years now, don't I have the right to care about Regina? Mr. Tanner, if you can't even grant me that
much, then I've got nothing more to say.â
"Come on now, please. I've never said such a thing. Aren't you just throwing a fit here? It's just...
when I saw Regina in disarray, in the same room as another man, it hit me hard as a father. You've
got to understand that...â
He let out a deep sigh. âEver since her mother passed, I've been under so much pressure. I've been
so afraid that I wouldn't raise her right. And now that sheâs grown, sheâs gotten herself into
trouble.â
Hearing this softened Imogenâs heart, and she gently smoothed the lines of worry from his
forehead. âI know how tough it's been for you, and I understand why you married me But now that
we're together, I donât want you stressing over these things
Regina is an adult, and her choices are her own. We can guide her, but we can't control decisions,
you see?
Francis, it's time to let go.â
Francis nodded thoughtfully. âI know, but how can a parent easily let go, especially since Regina is
different from others. She lost her mother so young. You suggested we settle her down soon, but
after giving it some thought, maybe she should stay with me a little longer.â
Imogen panicked at his words, calming herself before responding, âFrancis, you're always looking at
it from a man's perspective. Have you considered that Regina might not want to stay home that
long? She moved out a while ago; sheâs been very independent. You can't just keep her at home
because you want to.
In my opinion, it's better to let her find a man she loves and settle down sooner rather than later. Of
course, that's just my take. If you really want to keep her close, I won't object.â
Francis was easily swayed, and Imogen's words made him wonder if he should indeed consider
Regina's wishes.
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Seeing Nolan with Regina today had, in truth, been a relief. That was Nolan Harris after all. If his
daughter could land a catch like that, it would bode well for the Tanners â their own group would
have a smoother path with the Harris Group on their side. But he didn't expect that Nolan would
deny. His anger flared at the denial, which he took as a disdain for the Tanners.
âIt wouldn't be so bad if Regina could really end up with Nolan.â Francis mused, more to
himself.
Imogen tensed at his words. âThey have already said they're just friends. Are you going to push
them together against their will? Young people these days value love that's free.â
Francis gave her a sidelong glance, aware of the little schemes in her mind â she wanted to save
Nolan for Madeline. But did she really think Nolan would take a second glance at
her?
He considered that Nolan and Regina might actually have a chance. Nolan's panic earlier didn't look
feigned.
With that thought, Francis felt a vague plan forming
No matter what, as a father, he had to give his daughter a hand â and Nolan was the best option he
could think of.
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