Chapter 443

Each word in the lengthy message was a testament to Abigail's current worry and unease, and it brought Xander to a stark realization: his arrangement for tonight had been a complete misstep. His original intention was to use that photograph to announce to the world his marital status, to pave the way for revealing Abigail's identity in the future, and perhaps even to flush out potential threats lurking in the shadows. His intentions were good, yet he had utterly disregarded the feelings of the involved party. Regardless of how talented Abigail was at her job, she was, after all, only a young woman in her early twenties. The idea of her fear when she thought her boss was pushing her into the front lines of public opinion, taking hits for someone else, was something Xander could not even bear to contemplate.

With that, he swiftly texted her under the guise of Nathan: [Abigail, you're my wife. I trust you entirely. Never doubted you for a second today, and I hope you trust me too. Xander