Chapter 777

Abigail felt guilty. "I'm really not a good granddaughter. Grandma has hinted so clearly, and I just thought she was urging me to have a baby. I never thought that the reason she was eager for me to have a child was for myself. She was worried about leaving me alone, afraid I won't be able to take care of myself," she said.

Xander said, "It's not too late to know now. I'll give you a few days off to spend time with her."

Abigail asked, "So, should I thank you, Mr. Zane?"

Xander replied, "Stop being sassy; go find Grandma now."

"Okay." Abigail turned to leave but stopped. "Don't tell Grandma about the poisoning. She's old and gets scared easily. I'm worried it might frighten her."

"Maybe she's braver than you think," Xander replied.

"Did you tell her?" Abigail asked.

"Do I look that foolish to you?" Xander responded.

"Who knows?" Abigail snapped back at him. She turned to run but was pulled back by Xander.

He looked at her, his face serious. "Abigail, there's something else I n