Chapter 442

"I'm not," Xander said.

"Alright, alright, you're not. How's your schedule? Not too packed, right? Let's all get together and unwind a bit," Lucas offered.

Xander nodded. "Sounds good."

After dinner, as Abigail and Melody were about to ride home with Felix, Xander held her back. "I'll drive you home. There's something I need to discuss with you."

Something felt off about Xander tonight, like a shadow that would not leave her side. "Mr. Zane, if you have something to say, you can say it here. There's no need to go out of your way to drive me home," Abigail reasoned, not wanting to inconvenience him as their homes were in opposite directions from their current location.

"Get in my car," Xander instructed, pulling the car door open with an assertive and almost domineering air.

Sensing that Xander wanted to continue his charade to protect the identity of his mysterious wife, Abigail decided to play along. The drive was silent, neither of them knowing what to say until they arrived at