Chapter 692

Esther was an effervescent, warm personality, a stark contrast to her brother's more aloof, reticent demeanor. It was as if they were cast from entirely different molds.

"Abigail, Abigail..." Esther called out, each mention louder than the last, as she enveloped Abigail in a tight hug. "Finally, I can call you my sister-in-law, no need for secrets anymore."

Blushing with the novelty of being called "sister-in-law", Abigail's delicate cheeks tinged with pink. "You knew about this all along?"

Esther clung to Abigail. "Not really. I only found out just before Easter that you're my sister-in-law."

With a side-glance at Xander, Abigail pouted. "So, I was the only one out of the loop this whole time?"

Esther shot back, "I didn't want to hide it from you. It was my brother who stopped me from telling you. Otherwise, you would've known sooner."

"Ahem..." Xander adjusted the silver rim of his glasses. "Sorry about that."

Esther, bolstered by Abigail's presence, dared to tease her brother