Xander did not worry about what other people thought. He was on top and so strong that everyone looked up to him. But Abigail's job at Zane Corporation was different. She was just starting, and her work was not as important. Some people liked her only because of Xander. Others did not like her for the same reason. If she was not the best, she had to care what people said. Being afraid of what people said was something she knew very well, and it bothered her a lot.As Xander was thinking about how to comfort her, Abigail shifted slightly against his back, finding a more comfortable position. She suddenly asked, "Why don't you want to have a baby with me?"Xander was surprised and thought, 'Did she have too much juice at dinner tonight?' Then he said, "I'm not against having a baby with you."Abigail leaned close and said, "You big liar! Last time I asked you to have a baby with me, you said you didn't want to."Xander gently lifted her with his strong hand. "I think having a baby sh
"Mel is right, you know. You're so good-looking, but there's something you just can't do. It's like wasting that handsome face.""What?" Xander asked, puzzled.Abigail said, "I know it's not that you don't want to have kids with me; you just think you can't because you're not up to it. It's a little sad, but don't worry, I won't hold it against you.""I'm not up to it?" Xander's voice rose. He picked her up and carried her toward the bathroom. He wanted to show her that he could.A moment later, the sound of running water filled the bathroom. As the water splashed over them, Abigail became more alert. She looked at their reflections in the mirror. Xander asked softly, "Feeling awake now?" At first, Abigail thought about pulling away but then decided to move closer to him.Xander led Abigail into a world completely unfamiliar to her, a place where she had never ventured. At first, she was nervous, unsure about taking the next step. But Xander was there, guiding her with a gentle an
"It's just a meeting; whether it happens or not doesn't matter," Xander said, quickly bringing her a glass of water. "Here, drink some to soothe your throat."Abigail was silent. 'He says it's just a meeting and doesn't matter? Is this something Xander would say? What has changed him so much overnight?'Seeing her just staring and not taking the glass, Xander patiently coaxed, "Open up and drink. I put throat-soothing candy in it. If you don't, your throat might not feel better for days."'He even knew that my throat might not feel better for days? Why didn't he think of that last night?' Abigail was a little annoyed, but she did not want to hurt herself. So, she obediently opened her mouth and sipped the water. Afterward, her throat felt much better.Xander placed the glass back on the nightstand and gently messed up her hair. "I'll get something for you to eat. You eat first, then go back to sleep.""No need, I'm not sleepy. I'll get up and eat on my own," Abigail replied, notic
Abigail was annoyed by his question and glared at him. "How could I forget? Stop talking about it and hurry to work."Xander replied, "Okay. Breakfast is on the table, all warm. You can eat after you wash up."Abigail responded with a simple, "Mm-hmm.""Something's off with the boss today." At Zane Corporation's meeting room, over a dozen people, like senior executives, project leaders, and Keith, were sitting. They were supposed to meet in person, but just 10 minutes before it started, Xander sent a message. He told them he would join them online while they all met in the room. This was not new, so no one was surprised. But then, in the middle of the meeting, Xander suddenly said, "Hold on, I need to see if my wife is awake." He vanished from the computer screen, and everyone began to talk.Employee A asked, "Mr. Jackman, you've gotta know what's happening, don't you?"Keith replied, "Mr. Zane said so, didn't he? He's going to see if his wife is awake."Employee B added, "Everyo
Immediately afterward, a woman wearing only a spaghetti strap gown appeared on the screen, but due to the camera angle, the woman's face was not visible and only the lower portion beneath her clavicle was seen.And just when everyone's eyes were opened wide to see what the woman looked like, the screen instantly went dark...Employee A's eyes widened. "Is that Mrs. Zane?""Who else but her? Would Mr. Zane bring another woman home?" Employee D said."Mrs. Zane has such a nice figure! No wonder she managed to enchant Mr. Zane," Employee A added."Her voice is so soft and melodious too. My heart tingles hearing it," Employee B quipped.Employee C also chimed in, "Mr. Zane is just too anxious for her. He turned off the camera before we even got a look at her face."After listening in on the chatter, Keith slowly said, "You think I'm invisible or something? How dare you gossip about Mrs. Zane in front of me!"Everyone turned to Keith. "Keith, aren't you curious about who Mrs. Zane i
When the word "wifey" came out from his mouth, it sounded like the most melodious note on earth. It was deep yet sexy, and was totally enchanting.Last night, he used the very same voice when he insisted on her calling him "hubby".It was as if she was put in a trance, and she would do everything he asked her to.He then said, "Come, call me hubby again!"Abigail pulled herself away. "It's working hours now... Don't you be naughty."Xander was amused by her bashfulness. "Come on, I know my limits. Come and have your breakfast."Just as Xander was about to make her breakfast, Abigail stopped him. "Go concentrate on your work. I can eat myself. Don't you interrupt your work because of me. I don't want to be blamed for that.""You..." Xander chuckled lovingly and could only go back to work.Abigail then turned around and went back to her room, putting on the homewear he had prepared for her before coming out to have breakfast.As she had her breakfast, Abigail called Melody. "Mel
Melody may be bold and would dare to speak her mind on everything, but when it came to asking her to do something immoral, she would be more righteous than anyone else.At this moment, as she was worried that Abigail had done something totally immoral, Melody panicked. "Caterpie, if you don't want to divorce Mr. Zane, you definitely shouldn't be screwing around with another man. If you really get pregnant with another man's child, you think Mr. Zane can endure that humiliation?"Abigail was at a loss for words."Whether he can endure that or not, I don't know, but if I were him, I'd be raising hell," said Melody."Bloody hell, Mel, am I such a person in your eyes?""Of course not. You're still the same as me: all bravado, no guts. Though sometimes, we toot our horn a little to entertain ourselves.""Then why are you doubting me?""You're the one telling me those worrisome things. Hurry up, tell me you're just pulling my leg."Abigail lifted her glass of milk and slowly said, "W
"Their family's financials are about the same as mine, perhaps even better by a bit," Melody replied."Details, please," Abigail said."Their family is from neighboring Anselton. Anselton's GDP is much higher than Florivera and they're richer overall. Their property prices are also higher than North Florivera here. They have two houses in Anselton, and his parents are both running their SME, and are earning well."So, whatever my boyfriend earns doesn't need to go into supporting his parents. They even saved up a small fortune for him. His mother even said that they have already saved up the education fund for their grandchild, so we can have a child anytime and they'll help us in raising our kid.""Why does it feel like she's raising unrealistic expectations there?" Abigail commented."You got that feeling too?" Melody asked."You too?""It was there last night, but after that it was gone.""How come?" Abigail asked."It's because last night, his mother gave me a bank card wi