Chapter 523

"What illness is it?" Abigail asked.

Esther replied, "I'm not sure about the specifics. Dr. Sander just mentioned he was ill and had been hospitalized. Abigail, would you accompany me to visit my brother in the hospital? Please?"

Earlier in the day, Abigail had witnessed firsthand Xander being caught up in a passionate encounter with Mallory at the Illumination Club, and now he was suddenly ill. 'Could it be that his habitual restraint has given way to an abrupt excess of indulgence, overwhelming his system? If so, he deserves it. Though, his wife would suffer. He was messing around, disregarding his marriage, compromising his health. None of those women would be at his side to care for him. That tedious task would fall onto Dr. Sander and his wife.' The more Abigail thought about it, the more repulsed she felt. "Essy, I'm currently in Southcrest, so I won't be accompanying you to visit Mr. Zane. Once I'm back in Florivera, if Mr. Zane is still hospitalized, I'll go see him."

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