Chapter 195

Spotting Abigail's clear desire to avoid spending even a second more in his presence, Xander's eyebrows knitted together, a spark of irritation igniting within him. With a whirl, he stormed off, leaving Abigail to breathe a sigh of relief as she hailed a cab to the home decor mall. En route, her phone chimed with a message from Nathan.

[Abigail...]

'Just saying my name and not saying anything else? What's wrong with this man?' Abigail thought, her fingers flying across the screen as she typed out a flurry of words.

[You saved me last night, why didn't you wait for me to wake up before leaving? Why did you leave me in the care of another man?]

The message was delivered but no response came, adding to her frustration. She typed out another message, her impatience evident.

[Nathan, answer me. Stop avoiding the questions.]

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Nathan responded: [Isn't it good to have your boss take care of you?]

Irritation flashed in her eyes as she read his me