Chapter 2917
In a household that seemed more like a battleground than a home, Imogen soldiered on day after
day, enduring it all for the sake of her daughter, Madeline. She had thought about running away
with Madeline, but the thought of the repercussions-harsher beatings that left her with no strength
to fight back or run again-kept her from acting on
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Imogen never anticipated Domingoâs departure to be so abrupt. It was as if he had a sudden
epiphany, taking all the cash from their home and vanishing from their lives without a trace.
At times, Imogen wondered if Domingo had ended up dead in some forgotten alleyway. Otherwise,
why would he leave them alone so easily?
Only now that she thought about it, she knew he was probably out there, mingling with the wrong
crowd, fighting over territories like some street thug.
She
Imogen had no respect for Domingoâs way of life, relying on brute force for money. refused to
touch a dime of the money he made through violence. The last time she reached out to him was out
of desperation, trying to deal with Regina's antics, but even then, the cunning girl managed to slip
away.
Domingo had tried calling a few times after that, but Imogen never picked up. She didn't want to
give him any false hope of rekindling their broken relationship.
For Domingo, it was a chapter of his youth he was ready to close. But for Imogen, it wa nightmare
she never wanted to revisit.
âImogen? Imogen?â Regina called out several times before Imogen snapped back to reality. âOh,
what's up?â
Francis looked concerned. âAre you feeling alright? You didnât respond when I called you just now. I
was worried something had happened to you.â
Imogen managed a weak smile. âI probably just didn't sleep well last night.â
Hearing that Imogen had a rough night, Francis immediately got up from the table, abandoning his
meal to assist her. âLet's get you upstairs to rest, and I'll call a doctor over to check on you.â
âIt's nothing serious, really. Just a bad night's sleep. I couldn't even finish my dinner,â Imogen tried
to reassure them.
Regina detected the sweetness in her words. Despite everything, she had to admit her father had a
way with expecting mothers, imagining how excited he must have been when waiting for her birth.
Yet, now, the family dynamic had changed so drastically.
In moments like these, Regina missed Nolan profoundly. His presence alone was enough
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to comfort her, no words needed.
But one thing was clear during the meal; Domingo still had a significant hold over Imogen. Just the
mention of his name was enough to distract her, a stark contrast to the facade she usually
maintained.
Lately, Madeline had been sneaking out frequently, hinting at something amiss, which didn't escape
Regina's notice.
Just then, as if on cue, Nolan called.
Regina answered with a smile, greeted by Nolan's somewhat aloof voice, âHaven't finished the meal
yet?â
Glancing at the deserted dinner table, she replied with a hint of playfulness, âI'm not sure if it's
finished or not, but I'm the only one left here.â
Nolan frowned and asked, âWhat happened? They can't even stay to have a meal with you now?â
âIt's not that. Imogen suddenly mentioned she didn't sleep well last night, and my dad, worried
about the baby, left his meal to take her upstairs for rest, even calling the family
doctor.â
Francis scoffed lightly, âSeems like your father really cares about the child Imogen is carrying.â
Regina nodded in agreement. âExactly. Dad's been hoping for a son.
Nolan couldn't understand the old manâs fixation with having a son, nor why these o men placed so
much importance on the child's gender.
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