Xander said, "Abigail, Emma is an adult. And you're just her friend. You aren't responsible for her life."Abigail said, "But..."Xander interrupted her, "Emma wants freedom. She escaped from Ron to live independently. If I send someone to watch her and help her, then what's the difference between that and her staying with Ron? This may not be the freedom she wants."Abigail started, "What if..."Xander said, "You're worried that she might encounter danger? You're worried that she can't find a job to support herself? Every one of us living in this world may face danger. But the possibility of that is extremely small. If it does happen, it's fate."And every one of us may also face the problem of not being able to find a job to support ourselves. Take you for an example, if you can't find a job and afford your meals, other than your family, will anyone else help you?"Emma wants freedom. She doesn't want to depend on others. Every decision that she makes now is her own choice. You
Abigail was embarrassed for being caught staring at Xander. She hurriedly looked away. "W-We're home.""Okay." After they got out of the car, Xander held Abigail's hand and walked together.She then used both her hands to wrap his hand. "You have an important meeting tomorrow morning. You need to get up early tomorrow. You should take a shower now and go to bed early."Xander said, "I'll give you two days off so that you can stay at home with your grandmother."Abigail replied, "Sure. I'll pass my work on to Ms. Wolfe. She'll cover for me these two days. What do you think?""Sure. Up to you." As they were walking, Xander suddenly stopped. He raised his hand to hold Abigail's face and quickly kissed her lips.He was very gentle when he kissed her. She had a ticklish sensation on her lips. She could not resist his kiss. Within seconds, her legs became weak, and she leaned heavily against his body.After the long kiss, Abigail's face turned extremely red.Xander caressed her rosy
Abigail did not allow Xander to respond. She continued, "Are you and your sister plotting against me?"Xander tried to explain, "I..."Abigail angrily said, "I don't care. You figure out a way to get our grandmothers' and Susanna's phones. Delete the video before they wake up and see the messages."She then went into the house immediately after she said that, leaving the two troublemakers looking at each other.Esther finally realized she had angered Abigail. She wanted to run away, but she could then hear Xander's low, stern voice from behind. "Esther, try running away and see what happens!"Esther looked back at Xander. She smiled playfully as she said, "Xander, Grandma arranged all these. If you want to blame someone, blame Grandma."Xander sharply said, "You always put the blame on Grandma. Why did you do whatever she asked you to do? Why don't you use your brain?"Esther replied, "Grandma is old. Her biggest wish is to have a great-grandchild. As a filial granddaughter, how
When Abigail felt that Xander was about to come close to her, she quietly opened her eyes a slit. She saw him holding a towel and drying his hair without intending to use a hairdryer.Abigail knew Xander's health was not good. She was worried that having wet hair might cause him to catch a cold. Despite being angry, she still worriedly said, "I'm not asleep yet. Dry your hair with the hairdryer."Xander asked, "You weren't asleep yet? Or did I wake you up?"Abigail replied, "I hadn't fallen asleep."Xander chuckled. He then sat down by her side with the hairdryer. "Help me dry my hair."Abigail refused, "No!"She thought, 'Men shouldn't be spoiled!'I dried his hair for him at the hotel two days ago. Now that he needs to dry his hair, he thinks of asking me for help.'I absolutely can't spoil him. Or else, he'll develop annoying habits.'Although she thought she should not spoil him, she still obediently sat up. She then took the hairdryer from him. She turned it on and adjust
When Abigail woke up the next morning, it was already mid-morning. Xander had already left.She thought, 'My biological clock has always been very accurate. Even if I don't set an alarm, I'd wake up at nearly the usual time. How did I manage to sleep until 10 o'clock in the morning today?'She twisted her head and looked at the empty spot.Last night was their third night living together. On the first two mornings, he had waited for her to have breakfast together.When she woke up without him around today, she suddenly felt empty. It was as if Xander waiting to have breakfast with her was a habit developed over many years.She was not used to waking up without him around.Abigail grabbed her phone and sent messages to Xander's work WhatsApp number without hesitation.Xander's phone notification could be heard thrice.Three messages appeared on the big screen in the conference room. The whole room instantly went quiet. Even Keith, who was experienced in dealing with difficult si
If those text messages earlier could not prove anything, then this video was the strongest evidence of their affair.Everyone immediately understood why the news about Abigail seducing a married man disappeared completely as soon as it was spread across the internet.They also realized why Keith had warned the people who were discussing Abigail's bed photos this morning.Initially, they thought Abigail did not come to work today because she was ashamed. But now they concluded that it was because she was favored by their CEO, Xander.Everyone was speechless.They thought, 'Men!'He's a typical man!'All the rumors about him being a doting husband who wouldn't have affairs with other women were just a deliberate effort to create a good image of him.'Mr. Zane is just like any other man. He's doted on his wife but he's also having an affair with another woman.'Back then in the elevator, Xander and Abigail kissed passionately in front of Keith. Now, he got to see that again in th
"What did you mean by I was making false accusations?" That person raised his voice. "I didn't fabricate the relationship between Abigail and Mr. Zane. Over ten colleagues in this conference room saw it. Don't tell me that the explicit video was fake."Two days ago, there were photos of Abigail in bed with an older man circulating in the group chat. And now she hooks up with Mr. Zane. I don't understand why Mr. Zane would be interested in a woman who sleeps around."Xander, who had not walked far, heard the words "a woman who sleeps around". He immediately walked back to the conference room.He pushed the door and coldly stared at the man who spoke. "What did you say? Say it again!""Mr. Zane, I..." That man dared to shout at Keith, but he did not dare to do it to Xander. When he spoke loudly just now, he did not expect Xander to return."Abigail is mine. You all have no right to gossip about her behind her back. Moreover, the incident that was spread previously was completely dif
Abigail was speechless.She thought, 'Xander was very unclear in what he said. Susanna must've misunderstood.'Abigail did not explain. She just awkwardly smiled.Susanna said with a smile, "Cassandra said you like to eat spaghetti bolognese in the morning. She taught me how to do it just now. Go and have a seat in the dining area. I'll make you that pasta dish."Abigail replied, "Thank you, Susanna."Susanna said, "You don't have to be so polite with me."Abigail went to the dining room. She then only knew that Margaret and Cassandra were there too.As soon as she appeared, the two old ladies stared unwaveringly at her, especially at her belly.Abigail guessed the three of them had probably misunderstood due to the video that Esther sent yesterday. But since they did not mention it, she could not talk about it. "Grandmas, why are you two looking at me like that?"Margaret replied, "It's nothing. We're just happy to see you."Cassandra said, "Xander gave you the day off today