Chapter 375

Abigail, startled, dropped the piece of pork she was about to feed Xander straight onto the floor.

Xander, robbed of his bite, shot Esther a glance, his body radiating dissatisfaction. "Esther, no more blurting out like that. Don't scare Abigail."

"Sure, sure, from now on, I'll tread lightly so as not to startle her." Esther moved in to hug Abigail. "Abigail, my brother can be considerate when he wants to be, right?"

"Mhm," Abigail replied, a bit embarrassed. She had been casually tasting the dish, and when Xander expressed interest, she naturally offered him a bite without considering the implications. "Essy, the food is ready. Let's go eat."

Esther shoved the plate full of food at Xander. "Brother, you go ahead. Abigail and I have some girl talk to do."

Surprisingly, Xander complied, although he moved slowly.

"Essy, what's up?" Abigail asked.

Esther bit her lip before asking, "Abigail, if you weren't married and neither was my brother, would you like him?"

"No." Abigail remem