Chapter 484

Xander picked up a fork, intending to taste a morsel. Abigail saw his brow furrowed in discomfort as he forced himself to take a bite and suddenly found his efforts quite endearing. "Mr. Zane, don't force yourself if you don't like it. Not everyone appreciates this kind of food. I assume your wife may not be fond of it either, so you really don't have to."

Out of the blue, Xander responded, "If you like it, then I'm certain my wife would too."

His statement left Abigail somewhat stumped, unsure of how to reply. Under her watchful gaze, Xander valiantly continued to sample a few more morsels of escargot bourguignon as if unfazed. The snails, drenched in an unctuous garlic and parsley sauce, left a rich, near-charred aftertaste on his tongue that challenged his palate. He could not fathom how Abigail found it so appetizing.

Abigail recalled a conversation with Esther and said, "Mr. Zane, escargot is said to be rich in proteins, and it's quite beneficial for the body. It could be a fan