After Zachary's dinner, Abigail was left scratching her head about her life. Including her love life. Why was she unable to resist Zac at that time? Was this part of the plan, too? Or had something taken over the control that had been in her hands? Thinking about it, she really couldn't keep her eyes closed tonight. Even thoughts of Ashton were intruding and disturbing her day. Ashton was a pretty stubborn guy. He would never stop until he got what he wanted. Although he had said that he had one month to persuade Abby to accept his proposal, if in the end she refused, he was sure Ashton could have extended the time limit to several months or even years until she said 'yes'. Of course, that was what she feared the most. If asked how she feels about Ashton, her uncle knew she liked him back then, and she still feels the same way today. It might even be love. However, that was not the problem that made Abby confused, but because Ashton's pr
Abby decided to take a few days off. She chose to go back to the Eastern Shore to see her uncle and aunt and spend time with them. She felt she had to start doing that, just in case she didn't have long to live; at least she had given her adoptive parents some good memories—a time of togetherness. She drove the car herself, even though several drivers and assistants offered to pick her up and drop her off. It was nothing; she just wanted to enjoy the trip by herself. It had been a long time since she felt this peaceful solitude. The presence of Zachary, followed by Alice, then Sidney, and finally Ashton, had animated a life previously only her. Introverts seem to feel often annoyed and tired if they have to interact with many people. Now, it was time to feel some real peace. Abigail decided to stop at a convenience store at the intersection of Mount Avery and Eastern Shore, where she and Zac had accidentally met. She paused for a moment,
"What are you two doing here?" Sidney asked, glaring at the two lovebirds who had scrambled to their feet at her arrival. Sidney suspected them, but from what she could see, nothing was going on between them. "Hey... you're here, how did you sleep?" Abby answered Sidney's question with another question calmly, as if nothing had happened between her and Zac a few minutes ago. Abby didn't want to be rude to her. For her, anyway, Sidney was one of the obstacles to all her Zac-related plans. Hearing Abigail's question, Sidney rolled her eyes, then glared at her boyfriends. "Did you guys leave me on purpose?" she asked, to which Abigail only replied with a snort of laughter. "I didn't have the heart to wake you up; you looked so tired you fell asleep," Zac replied, not looking at Abby. He didn't want Sidney to get suspicious and then attack Abby with cynical accusations. Zac had made enough trouble that could cause Abigail to stay away from him. The
There were many things Alex asked and discussed with Zachary when he and Sidney returned from the beach as if he wanted to get to know the man better as a future son-in-law. He was just in case because his instincts as a father surrogate for Abby all this time made him uneasy. If what he thought didn't happen, he could be happy, but what if it did? That's why he decided to pry a lot of things from Zac. Although, as Abby said, Sidney didn't seem to like how Alex approached her boyfriend, he didn't care. "Um, Mr. Genovhia, it looks like Zac and I are a bit tired, so can you continue our conversation tomorrow? I don't want my lover to get sick or tired. I hope you don't take offense," the girl excused herself, which forced Alex and Zac to pause their budding conversation. Zac felt bad when Sidney interrupted what Alex was saying to him. He was glad to be among Abigail's family. A businessman who didn't talk about business at all. What Alex did talk about was more about Abby's chil
Zac sneaked back to his room. Luckily, Sidney was still asleep. Still, with cautious steps, he got under the covers and sank back into dreamland. This time, he wanted to really sleep because his body was really tired. Unfortunately, his hopes were not realized because Abby's shadow came and disturbed him every time he tried to close his eyes. Zac flipped his body right and left, trying to get rid of the memories of the night he and Abby had just spent together. "Let me sleep, Abby!" he moaned softly, not wanting to wake Sidney. However, contrary to his expectations, Sidney was wide awake. She just wanted to confirm his whereabouts. And now she didn't need to ask anymore because she already knew the answer. *** Abby sat with Alex and Alona in the living room; an argument was going on between them—a debate about many things, about the various problems that happened and still accompany their life. This time, the problems they discussed were more complex. About Gin, who was s
Abby packed up her things. She had spent enough time with her family. Although it was a little chaotic because of the presence of Sidney and Zachary, at least the two lovebirds also felt the same way: excitement. She decided to meet Alice, as well as Ashton. To Ashton, Abby would not tell her plans and purpose of finding Gin; she just wanted to spend time with him. As she had planned from the beginning, she would make the most of the time she had left. Sounds sad and terrible indeed. Considering the many things she hadn't been able to realize, he talked about death instead. It felt like buying an eternal life slot for her to use until her revenge was paid off. But how could such a thing happen? Abby didn't want to focus too much on the dangers that lurked, making her flinch and possibly cancel everything. Right now, the most important thing for her was to bring Gin back. Just about to head downstairs with a large suitcase in hand, a tall, strapping body confronted her, alrea
This time, it was Abigail's turn to be surprised. No, she wasn't. This was not what she wanted. Not only did she not want to involve Ashton, but she also couldn't tell him the truth. She was not in the mood to bargain with anyone. "No, Ash. I have to do it myself, not with you around." "Why? Who knows if I can help you get it done faster." Abigail shook her head hard, rejecting whatever Ashton offered to be allowed to participate. However, neither Abigail nor Ashton wanted to relent and give in to their desires. "Ash, please... don't make me upset." "Then, tell me what you're going to do. If you tell me everything, I promise not to interfere with your plans." Abigail finally gave in. In the business world, she might be a lioness; anyone would lose if they negotiated with her. However, not when it came to Ashton. She would always lose. "Alright, I'll tell you everything. But promise me you won't ruin this plan by stalking
One shot hit its target, but not the one he was initially aiming for—Gin, but Abigail who desperately lunged for the bullet to avoid hitting her little brother. At the same time, Alice took out the gun that had been sitting safely behind her back immediately firing several bullets that struck the brute in the chest. "ABBY!" Alice screamed and immediately rushed towards Abby, who was in Gin's arms. Alice slowly examined the location of Abby's wound, then turned to the young man who had been mute, not saying a single word. "The bullet hit her waist; if we hurry and get her taken care of, then everything will be fine. You help pick up your sister and follow me to the car. Do you hear me?" Gin nodded. However, Alice could catch the panic and worry in his eyes. "Hey, listen to me; she'll be fine. Let's go!" Alice half-ran but remained alert, moving towards the car she parked in the basement, followed by Gin, who carried Abigail's weak body. They moved wordlessly in each other's