Chapter 2934
Madeline was pacing back and forth, her anxiety levels through the roof. âMom, have you lost your
mind? Why on earth did you call Domingo? Now they all know where Regina is. You've just ruined
everything. What were you thinking?â
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But Imogen was beyond reasoning. Tears streaming down her face, she slapped Madeline across the
face. âYou scared me to death! What if he had hurt you? How could you expect me to live with that?
I raised you, and you think I could just watch you walk into danger? I told you to stay away from
Domingo, but you went behind my back. And now this mess? Are you out of your mind? I just
wanted us to live a peaceful life. Why can't you just
listen?"
Madeline was fuming. Ever since her mom got pregnant again, she seemed to have given up on
dealing with Regina. But Madeline couldn't let it go. Regina was like a thorn in her side, a constant
irritation. Without getting rid of her, Madeline felt like she couldn't
breathe.
âDonât you know I have feelings for Nolan? But she took him from me. How do you expect me to
just stand by? There can only be one of us!â
Her words were cold, but she didnât expect Francis to suddenly burst through the door, catching
both women off guard.
Imogen, tears still in her eyes, was shocked. âFrancis, let me explain. Madeline was jus joking...â
Madeline's face fell. She didn't know how to face Francis. Her heart was heavy with gu In front of
Regina, her hatred felt justified. But Francis had always been good to her, an now, calling out for the
death of his daughter felt unbearable.
He scoffed, âSo, it turns out I've been raising a wolf in sheep's clothing. Have I treated you poorly?
You know the answer. And yet, this is how you repay me? Plotting against my daughter with your
biological father. Impressive, Madeline Tanner. No, you're Madeline Skinner. Seems like you've never
forgotten your last name. My mistake was letting the wolf into the house, only to put my own
daughter in jeopardy.â
âNo! Dad, please don't say that. It's all my fault If I hadn't been so blind, Domingo wouldn't have
been able to manipulate me like this. You have to believe me! Domingo has ulterior motives. He
wanted to get back with Mom, drive a wedge between us, hoping you'd divorce and he could
swoop in. Please, you have to believe me. I never intended for any of this to happen!â
Imogen glared at her daughter.
Madeline was indeed her motherâs daughter, throwing even Imogen under the bus to clear her
name. But what she failed to see was that at this point, Francis would never believe a word she said.
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