If Nolan was really that smitten with Regina, Imogen might as well have kept her hands to herself. After all, her family could still reap a fair share of benefits from Nolan's deep pockets.
But Madeline had a point. There she was, all on her own—how was she supposed to kidnap Regina under these circumstances?
It seemed like her pregnancy was making her overthink everything. Imogen placed a comforting hand over her chest as she tried to calm down.
On the other side of town, Madeline's demeanor changed as soon as she hung up the phone. She walked over to Domingo with a spring in her step.
“My mom just called. You heard her attitude loud and clear. She doesn’t want anything to do with you right now. Once you get this mess sorted, I'll try to arrange a meeting between you two. But for now, I need to head home.”
Domingo nodded eagerly and said, “I know I let you and Imogen down in the past. Alright, sweetheart, off you go. I won’t let you down this time. And those people won’t get anywhere near you.”
Madeline bristled at being called "sweetheart" but knew she needed his help right now, so she bit her tongue.
On her way back home, Madeline’s mood remained buoyant. She knew that Regina was in trouble, although they were still piecing together who was behind it.
"Regina, Regina, all your bravado and yet you've ended up right where I want you. This time, I’m not letting you walk away alive!"
Even under the bright sun, Madeline’s sinister expression could send shivers down anyone's spine.
Sometimes, even Imogen couldn’t fathom why her daughter harbored such resentment towards Regina.
Nolan was the first to arrive at the scene, and the sight of shattered car windows chilled him to the bone.
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