Chapter 284

"That won't be necessary," Xander curtly responded.

Stella handed Abigail a glass of wine while her eyes were scanning Abigail appreciatively from head to toe. "Abigail, you're so beautiful, and your figure is fantastic. I bet if you slipped into an evening gown tonight, you'd outshine us all."

Xander stared at Abigail, and his gaze held a trace of possessiveness. He relished the fact that he alone had the privilege to appreciate her exquisite figure in its fullness. There was no reason for him to share this luxury with anyone else.

Abigail laughed lightly. "You're flattering me. I couldn't outshine you or Susie."

Stella shot back playfully. "False modesty is a form of pride, you know."

"Who's being proud?" Susie, walking over with Alwyn, squeezed into their circle. "Abigail, are you trying to keep your figure a secret from every man except your husband?"

"Absolutely not," Abigail said and thought, 'It's probably because Nathan, like me, barely remembers what I look like, let alo