The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2847
Madeline’s impatience was as chilling as an autumn breeze blowing through the branches of an old oak tree.
“You think the folks around here are clueless about what’s going on between me and him? What kind of dad is he anyway?
Heck, I don’t even know who my real dad is.”
Her voice dripped with sarcasm, and Imogen was feeling so uncomfortable.
“You’re getting too big for your britches, young lady. How dare you talk to your mother like. that? Do you think you can just waltz
into the Harris family like it’s a country club? Falling head over heels for Nolan and thinking you have to marry him. Have you
forgotten where you came from? Before we took on the Tanner name, you were a simple Skinner. What makes you think you
have the right to marry into their world?
And don’t forget, I have been busting her backside trying to make things work for you. What have you done? All you do is dump
your problems on me without sparing a thought for how difficult this is. Regina only married into that family because the stars
aligned just right...”
“What a pretty way to put it. It was nothing but that man threatening Nolan! Utterly despicable!” Madeline growled.
Imogen could feel her blood boiling; her daughter’s disregard was enough to make her faint.
Her daughter would do anything for a man, and she never realized that the luxurious life she now led was all thanks to her
mother’s sacrifices.
If they were still the Skinners, she’d be trapped in that decrepit alley, a place so dark the sun never shone, with flies buzzing
incessantly
Imogen shuddered at the thought of ever going back there.
“It seems you’ve grown too accustomed to the good life and forgotten all our struggles Can you please wake up and remember
we have bigger fish to fry than some boy?”
Madeline retorted fiercely, “It’s not me who’s forgotten, it’s you! You only remember that you, the unborn baby, and Francis are a
family. But you’ve forgotten that I was the one who stood by you through thick and thin! If you can’t do it, I’ll make my own way
without your meddling.”

Fuming, Madeline slammed the door. She was ready to storm out, but Imogen’s hand shot out, gripping her wrist, “What do you
think you’re doing? I’m warning you, Nolan’s. engagement to Regina is set in stone. Don’t you dare rock the boat now. We can’t
afford. the fallout.”
Madeline simply rolled her eyes, “You’re too afraid to take a stand, always tiptoeing. What can you possibly achieve with that
attitude? How did I end up with such a useless mother? You can’t give me a wealthy home or a noble status. Since you can’t
provide those, I’ll just have to get them on my own.
You better back off and not get in my way. Once I snag Nolan, you’ll get to be his mother-in-law and bask in the glory.”
Imogen was at a loss for words. Her daughter’s audacity knew no bounds. Letting go of her grip, she stepped back, her voice
trembling with a mix of anger and resignation, “Fine, if you’re so capable, go ahead and do it. Just don’t come crying to me when
it all falls apart.”