Abigail's POV***The steady thump-thump of my heart echoed in my ears as I approached the door. Placing my ear against the cold surface, I held my breath, hoping to catch the slightest whisper of conversation from within.Through the door, I could hear the faint sounds of dishes and people talking quietly. I couldn't make out specific words, but I could tell that there was activity inside."Miss Abigail, is there something you would like?"Shocked, my body stood fixed in position as I cursed in my heart, knowing that someone had caught me eavesdropping.Slowly, I turned around to look at whoever that was, with my arms crossed and my face questioning."If I wanted something then I could go get it myself." Letting out a harsh breath, I turned back to look at the door, pretending as if I was about to go into the dining hall.My heart was beating rapidly and I could hear the silent rhythm, singing tic-tac-toc to my ears."You are still here" I finally said, not able to contain my words a
Abigail's POV***Despite my arrival at dinner, Grandpa Brundeen made it clear that he did not acknowledge my presence, treating me as if I was invisible. His dismissive attitude stung, leaving me feeling dejected and hurt, as if I was nothing more than an object to be discarded.I was sure Zayn and Henry noticed it too, but it seemed they didn't have a say, even after I have tried to strike conversations several times."Grandfather" I heard Henry speak for the first time since I have gotten to the hall."This is Abigail Williams, the mother of my son and your first great-grandchild." He pointed his hands at me and from the corners of my eyes I saw Grandfather look up.I felt Grandfather sizing me up with a harsh stare, as if he was trying to determine whether I was worthy to be among them. His cold, scrutinizing gaze made me feel uncomfortable and self-conscious.My heart almost stopped for a while, I could tell that I would get a panic attack if he didn't stop staring at me with so
Abigail's POV***"Abigail, just wait and stop proving stubborn."The click of Henry's shoes signaled his approach. I turned to face him, arms crossed resolutely over my chest, determined to stand my ground."How am I the stubborn one?" I lashed out at Henry, my words dripping with venom. "You weren't the one being verbally abused. It would do you well to tell your grandfather to watch his tongue, or he'll find himself in a heap of trouble with me." My voice resounded throughout the hall, making no attempt to soften it.For Christ's sake, I didn't care if grandfather heard me or not, I was tired of being treated like filth. I was also someone's child and a human."Ergh, about that; I'm pleading on his behalf."I scoffed at his response, they were both the same. Assholes! It was obvious that grandfather didn't like me.I did not know what I had done to deserve this treatment."I'm going back to the place where I belong, and I'm assuming you know where that is." Rolling my eyes at him,
Third POV***"I'll do anything to have you back, Abigail; just please, I need one more chance."As Henry yelled, Abigail didn't bother to listen, instead, she walked down the hallway with her half-torn clothes, which she had shredded with her hands.Henry struck the wall with his fists, his frustration evident. He also hadn't anticipated that Abigail would return to him with open arms after the hurtful things he had said.Realizing he had crossed a line, Henry knew that he had to bear the consequences of his actions. He understood that he had hurt Abigail deeply and that she would need time to process her pain and anger before forgiveness could even be a possibility.What if she didn't?With his heart pounding, Henry reached for his phone and frantically called Zayn. The call went unanswered, and the incessant ringing did nothing but fuel Henry's distress.With a snarl, Henry launched the phone into the distance with all the force he could muster. The device collided with the floor,
Third POV***Zayn and Henry turned their faces towards Grandfather, their expressions frozen in disbelief. Their eyes were wide with shock, mouths slightly agape, as if the words they had just heard were incomprehensible and left them reeling.Grandfather addressed Zayn and Henry, noticing their stunned expressions. "Stop gaping at me like that," he scoffed. "I'm willing to give her a chance to prove herself, but only if she can show me she's strong and capable. That's as much as I can offer." He knew Abigail wouldn't pass his test but he was willing to give her a chance. However, it was only because of Henry."I know she will prove you wrong"Zayn chimed in, backing Henry's earlier statement. "You're right, Henry. Grandfather, you're underestimating Abigail. You'll be proven wrong when she shows you what she's capable of." As Grandfather wheeled his electric wheelchair towards Audrey, Zayn watched with a knowing look in his eyes."I'll be taking my great grandson with me for a few
Third POV***The camera flashes were blinding, and Henry's eyes instinctively narrowed to shield themselves from the harsh light.Henry had an interview scheduled with a well-known, live-streaming television network. His status as a celebrated figure afforded him the luxury of arriving at the studio in a calm and collected manner.The live-streaming television network awaited his presence, anticipating the interview with one of the most renowned personalities in the country.A young woman dressed in a tight body-fitted top and a pair of blue jeans tried holding hands with him as they walked but Henry ignored her attempts and shoved his hand into his pocket which erupted a gasp from the crowd.The woman was Josephine Amero, a professional interviewer that had been in the industry for the past five years and still counting.Attempting to hide her embarrassment, the woman plastered a smile on her face, revealing her perfectly flossed teeth in an effort to save face before the cameras.
Third POV***★Call the cops, she is trying to steal our man from us★★ What do you guys think his reply will be?★★Damn! This is unexpected!★The comments were still coming in, with several people battling with their keyboards as they typed with bitterness. Most of them project their hatred onto the interviewer.Displaying a level of composure that surprised even himself, Henry replied smoothly, "I wouldn't date you because you're not my type." ★I can't breathe, OMG, will I be his type?★★She must be crying inside right now, rejection hurts truly.★Despite being rejected by Henry, Josephine maintained her composure. Her face was all smiles, hiding the frustration she felt at being turned down after making so many attempts to gain his attention.Why would any man reject her?This was a blow to her career, in fact a slap to her profession.Like always, she had to fake a smile even when she didn't want to, it was part of the rules of her profession."That is quite harsh Mr Henry" She f
Third POV***Abigail sat on the bed, her fingers maneuvering the knitting needles to create something beautiful from simple wool. She had discovered a passion for knitting recently, and the movement of the needles in her hands had become a source of enjoyment and relaxation.This time around, she was knitting a red fluffy sweater and she wanted to make one for Audrey and one for Snow.Her attention was all on the two metal needles and she knitted away, busying herself with a task that she enjoyed.It was their free time and she couldn't afford to waste her time and do nothing."This isn't looking so great, maybe I should restart it." Abigail pouted, even though it wasn't looking perfect, she knew Audrey would love it as he had always supported her in everything that she did.However, she wanted it to be perfect for him. She decided to start all over again and then create a masterpiece for her two little babies, Snow was of course included.Abigail stood up, placing her needles and ha
Abigail's POV *** Thirty minutes had passed since Ethan's death and I couldn't stop my body from shaking. Henry stood by my side, his hands wrapped around my shoulder in a comforting way. "He is dead?" I asked in a whisper even though I knew the answer. Henry pulled me closer and placed a kiss on my forehead. I saw them wrap Ethan up into a black big plastic bag and I confirmed it to be true. What other evidence do I need? Ethan was dead and I would never see him anymore. He died because he was trying to save me, how can I ever forget that? I sniffed back my tears and stared at the street filled with reporters. "Henry Brundeen!" Grandfather Brundeen called with a snort and my gaze traveled to look at him. The rest of the Brundeen family followed him, their eyes swollen. "Your beloved cousin is dead and you care to comfort the woman who had gotten him killed in the first place." Grandfather Brundeen's words were like a knife and they pierced through my heart. "Abigail is
Third POV***The next day in the morning, due to the drama from last night, Abigail couldn't have enough sleep and so she paraded around the mansion.Henry was fast asleep and she didn't want to disturb him.Her presence was needed in the station and so she decided to leave on her own.Abigail was wearing a simple dress with little to no make-up.She decided not to disturb Henry, after all, they only needed her presence in the station and not anyone else.A driver in the mansion offered to drive Abigail and she accepted, especially since Henry had warned them to never let Abigail outside on her own again.Abigail would have preferred if Adonis drove her instead but Henry had given him a short break.Soon they got to the station and Abigail walked into the big building."You, what are you doing here?" Mrs Williams legs and arms were in chains but when she caught sight of Abigail, her blood boiled.The officers had told her that the CEO of Zeng company would be coming to see her, so wh
Third POV***Three days passed, and Abigail finally received her pregnancy test results from the doctor. The news was in, and it was official—Abigail was expecting.It was said that she was three weeks pregnant, and news of her pregnancy quickly spread throughout the mansion. Henry decided that he would break the news to his family and also have a little party to celebrate the arrival of their unborn child.They all sat around a huge table. All members of the Brundeen family were present except grandfather Brundeen who had solely refused to attend.The Williams were also present, Henry felt like their presence was needed also.Kate was sitting at the table, her eyes eagerly searching for something on Abigail's body.The news of Henry's proposal went viral and they had been struggling to grasp the reality.And so they decided to come see if it was true.Kate, who had never liked Abigail, was the first to speak, her tone calm and quiet."Abigail, your face is looking really pale." Kat
After spending some minutes in the cinema and watching real movies, they decided that it was time to see the surprise that Henry had prepared for Abigail.Abigail didn't know what the surprise was all about.They were on the rooftop and it was quite dark, she found it hard to make out anything on the roof.Henry squeezed her hands lightly and she stared at him with affection.Minutes passed and she wanted what he had prepared for her.She could hardly contain her excitement and she looked around.Soon, sparks went flying in the air and at first, it came as a shock, she placed her head on Henry's chest, shivering with fear.Henry wrapped his arms around her, he never expected her to react the way she did.He thought that women liked fireworks.This was all Zayn's idea. He decided that he would make sure to scold Zayn after this."It's just a firework, Abigail." Henry whispered softly into her ear, biting her earlobe a little as he teased her.Abigail shook her head, wanting to stay in
"You have shown me that true love is not just a fairy tale, but a reality that can be held in the palm of our hands.I can't begin to explain how I feel whenever I'm with you. You are my happiness and I can't afford to lose you Abi.My world revolves around you. Before I found out that you were the mother of our son, I loved you Abigail.I don't know how that was possible but I fell in love with you at first sight.As we stand at the edge of this new chapter, I know that there is no one else I would rather face it with than you. You are my partner, my soulmate, my best friend, and I cannot imagine a future without you.From the first moment we met Abigail...I knew that there was something special between us. A spark that was undeniable and irresistible. And as the months have passed, that spark has only grown into a flame that burns brighter than the stars.So, with a heart full of love and a soul full of hope, I ask you now to take this journey with me. To share your life with mine,
Third POV***Abigail's stomach felt filled up and she stared at Henry, a chocolate stain smeared close to her lip.She hadn't taken notice of it and so she continued biting the huge chocolate stick.Henry then thought of an idea, he grinned maniacally and then said in a cold voice."Look over there, Abi" Abigail turned to look at the direction he pointed at, her brows knitted together as she saw absolutely nothing, just the people going on with their normal activities.The children jumping and playing and the cars moving along the road.Before she could turn back to look at him, she felt his warm tongue on her cheek, sulking it up like he was about to eat her face.Abigail was stunned, she stood there, unable to move. What had he just done?Henry licked them off with his lips seductively and then moved away from her. Making sure to relish the taste in his mouth.It seemed like Abigail's face added a special charm to the chocolate and made it even more sweet.Henry had never been a fa
Abigail's POV***I rubbed my nose and sniffed back the tears that welled up in my eyes. My heart felt heavy and I found it hard to even swallow the invincible lump in my throat.Lately, I have been feeling emotional and I couldn't quite place why.There was just this feeling of emptiness. What was making me feel that way? I had zero idea.My reflection in the mirror made me almost puke and I stared away. The dark circles under my eyes were so visible and it made me want to burst into another round of tears. Would Henry continue to love me?He must probably hate my new attitude.With a frown on my face, I walked out of the room and I was about to lay on the bed when a tall figure collided with my face, making me halt my step."Ouch" I pouted and touched my head, my eyes looking up to see Henry with a wide grin on his face.He was wearing a casual hoodie and a pair of joggers. But it wasn't just a casual hoodie, it had some romantic designs on it and judging by the material, one cou
The director had an evil smile on his face. He stood up and creeped around behind Lisa. She was nervous as hell, her fingers twitching, ready to grab her pepper spray if he got too close.His hands caressed the strap of her clothes.Lisa, realizing what was going on, stood up immediately, her eyes blazing with fire."What are you doing?""C'mon Lisa, you know what I mean. Don't expect me to spell it out" The director said casually, rolling his eyes as he saw Lisa make a fuss about it."If this is what you are planning to do then I'm not going to sit here and let you lay your filthy hands on me." Lisa's eyes were already crimson red.She found it disgusting to know that an ugly man like the director of the Han group was proposing to have a relationship with her.Lisa wasn't that desperate to beg for a role. She would rather walk out and never look back.Grabbing her purse from the table, she proceeded to leave but she felt a strong grip on her hand before she could take the next step.
Henry pulled Abigail in close, wrapping her up in a warm hug. His fingers grazed softly across her face, lingering over her features with a tenderness that showed how much he cared about her. Abigail's eyes fluttered open, her body feeling weak all of a sudden.She even found it difficult to stand on her own, her breathing increasing."I will go get my phone. I need to call a doctor." Panic was written all over Henry's face as he stared at her pale skin.He was about to lay her gently on the ground when she held his hand gently.Henry's gaze dropped from Abigail's face, his eyes narrowing as he focused on her hand. "Don't go Henry, I'm okay. It's just an exercise. I'm just tired, that's all." Abigail said with a reassuring smile.She struggled to sit up, wiping the sweat that was on her face with her palms.Managing to fake a smile, she tried convincing him, hoping to put his mind at rest.Henry wasn't sure if this was a good idea. He knew that she needed to see a doctor."I...I"He