“I never had much of a relationship with my biological father. Sure, I met him once, but that was it. If it weren't for my loyalty to you, Dad, I would've left the Tanners a long time ago. But you've been more of a father to me than anyone else. How could you even think to accuse me of wrongdoing? It's Nolan, stirring up trouble, trying to pin everything on me. You've got to see through his lies, Dad!"
Imogen was nodding vigorously next to Madeline, though she was also on edge.
When had Madeline gone to see Domingo? And how had Nolan caught wind of it without a peep from anyone else?
It seemed like the mess with Regina was somehow tied back to Madeline, and all Imogen wanted was to smooth things over before Nolan made a bigger scene. She had no intention of rekindling anything with Domingo. All she wanted was a peaceful life with the Tanners and to leave everything to her future son. Why couldn't Madeline just leave her be?
Francis was skeptical, and Nolan chimed in just at the right moment, "Francis, I'm not entirely sure how often Madeline met with her biological father. I just happened to witness it once. I have the surveillance footage if you'd like to see for yourself. Then you'll know I'm telling the truth."
With Regina's whereabouts still unknown, Nolan had no time to waste. At his signal, two burly men stepped forward and grabbed Madeline. She screamed, "Let go of me! What do you think you're doing?"
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