Chapter 2797: Chapter 2796

Chapter 2796

He didn't love Regina any less, but before his paternal affection could fully bloom, there

a picture-perfect family, one that could be the were other things taking precedence envy of the

neighborhood. These were the considerations that preoccupied his mind.

Nolan's heart ached for Regina who was caught in such a predicament. If it were within his power,

he would spare her all this turmoil.

Imogen Skinner? Domingo Skinner?

He sat up abruptly, a subconscious reaction. Lately, the number of Skinners crossing his path

seemed uncannily high.

“Hmm, I'm overthinking this,” he muttered to himself, flopping back onto the pillows. “There's a ton

of Skinners out there. What are the odds they're all connected?”

Yet, sleep eluded him for the next half-hour. He longed for those times when Lucy would dump a

pile of paperwork on his desk. At that moment, he figured he'd rather be up reviewing contracts

than tossing and turning.

But tonight, he hadn't brought any work home with him. After two restless hours, sleep finally

claimed him

The next morning, Regina woke up in a daze.

It wasn't until she saw Nolan's text that she snapped to attention. The text read: [Let me know when

you're up. I'll come pick you up.]

Her cheeks flushed a bright red at the message, which had only been sent ten minutes earlier. She

quickly typed out a response, then buried her face in her pillow, recalling the previous day's

embarrassing moments.

"Oh God, please give me a break. Let me just forget it all,” she pleaded silently.

Despite her reluctance to confront the reality, Regina knew she had to get up and get ready for the

day. She slipped into a casual sundress that made her feel effortlessly chic.

Once she was done prepping, Regina caught sight of herself in the mirror. A voice inside her grew

clearer with each passing second she would present her true self to Nolan all over again if given the

chance. Sure, she was a little shy now, but Nolan was different. He wouldn't nitpick her past; he was

genuinely a great listener.

Regina got ready in a flash, but when she dashed downstairs, she found Nolan already waiting there

for her.

Leaning nonchalantly against his car, he was engrossed in his phone.

Regina's heart skipped a beat at the sight of him.

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"Sorry, I didn't mean to keep you waiting!” she called out, a little breathless.

Nolan looked up with a smile that melted away his furrowed brow. “No worries, I just got here. And

Miss Tanner, you don't look like your usual reporter self today.”

Regina blushed at his frank observation. “Mr. Harris, what exactly do you mean? Do I normally look

bad in my reporter's attire?”

“Not at all.” Nolan replied. “You're usually quite the professional. But I've never seen you with this

college-girl vibe.”

They had met once before at a formal dinner, where Regina had arrived in full gala attire —

meticulous makeup, not a hair out of place. She was beautiful, but not as approachable as she

seemed now, standing there in her simple dress. It felt like he could just reach out and touch her.

Regina casually sized up Nolan, “Well, I must say, the clothes I chose for you really shave off a few

years, Mr. Harris.”

His laughter was genuine, and it lifted her spirits.

“Well, I have you to thank for that, Miss Tanner

It was the first time Regina had seen this side of Nolan laid back, as if shedding his suit had also cast

off all his restraints. Now, he seemed truly himself.

“Let's hit the road, Miss Tanner. But let's get something straight — you can't call me Mr. Harris

today.”

“Just Regina and Nolan, then. I'm pretty good at camouflage!” she said with a wink.

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