Chapter 566

Abigail gave a nod.

She knocked politely at the door, and hearing Xander's invitation to enter, she pushed it open. Xander was seated by the window, back to her, his gaze seemingly lost in the view beyond the window. His silhouette appeared desolate, stirring a sudden pang of melancholy in Abigail's heart.

"Mr. Zane..."

He had not expected her to reappear and whirled around abruptly. "W-Why are you back?"

Abigail hoisted up the thermal containers she was holding. "I prepared a convalescent-friendly meal for you. Would you care to try it?"

Xander's eyes brightened behind his silver-rimmed glasses. "Did you make it yourself?"

She nodded. "Yep."

Rising quickly, he approached her, showing no signs of the poor appetite Dr. Watson had mentioned. "Your timing is perfect. I'm just getting hungry."

Abigail set out the dishes from the containers on the table. "Then you should eat."

Xander took his seat. "Join me."

"I've already eaten."

Seeing his plan to share a meal fall through, Xan