"Uhm... Zac?" Abby could not answer Zac's question because she wasn't sure if he hadn't heard her in the first place or was testing her.Gin, who could see the difficulty in his sister's eyes, finally took over."Oh, hey, Zac. Sorry, I've been giving you guys a hard time with my childish behavior. I didn't mean to—""Gin, hey, buddy. There's no need to feel that way. I have a younger sister your age who's just as much trouble. You amaze me. You love Abby and always take care of her. I was very jealous of you. Especially since my future wife loves you more than me." Zac laughed, followed by Gin, who tried to break the ice, while Abby was silent.She had been trying to hide her face from Zac and Gin by deliberately protecting his sister by holding her close."So, what happens now? Are you okay, Abby? You've been quiet all day.""Ah, she's just tired. Let her rest a bit while we chat in the study. How about it?" Gin didn't wait for Zac's answer but immediately removed the embrace from Ab
"Zac? What happened to you? You've been quiet and not listening to me," Abby asked, finally deciding to meet with Zac and discuss their marriage.However, Zac wasn't in good shape. He was still thinking about the incident at the hotel, where Monica went too far with him.Zac came to his senses and flashed an awkward smile. Because of that incident, he wasn't thinking about Monica but rather about what his sister felt about daring to kiss his lips."I'm sorry. Maybe I was too tired with all the activities and preparations for our wedding." Zac reached for Abby's fingers and grasped them. "Don't say you're going to cancel.""What?" Abby laughed. "Are you crazy to think that, Zac? What happened to you?""Because you've been acting weird for the past few days. You've been avoiding me, and it's only today that you're finally willing to see me." Zac stroked Abby's cheek and reached up to kiss her soulfully. "Tell me, are you okay? We can postpone our wedding if you—""Zac... no, honey. I wo
"How was it, Abby? Did you tell your boyfriend?" Gin asked, welcoming Abby home. His sister rested her back against the back of the sofa and massaged her temples."The thought of becoming Zac's wife soon makes my head throb." She turned to Gin. "What are your plans next?""I want to take you to your childhood home, Abby. Let's go check on Papa."Abby looked at Gin with a furrowed brow, unable to believe that her brother had begun to understand what he had to do for the family. Unconsciously, Abby's eyes glazed over. She stroked Gin's jaw lovingly."You've grown up, Gin. The longer I look at you, the more I find our parents in you."Seeing Abby's demeanor and the tears rolling down her cheeks, Gin reached out and held her close. He regretted that he only realized and recognized his sister's character when his mother had disappeared somewhere. If only he had learned earlier, then it wouldn't have happened because he would have focused on the safety of his mother, father, and sister.Now
"Al, is Jude coming with Gin?" asked Abby, which made Alice, who was on the other side, frown."What's wrong, Abby? Is there a problem?""No, no. I'm just making sure. I thought he was going with my dad and Gin. I'm worried about them.""Oh, I thought something had happened," Alice replied calmly. "At first, I thought that Jude would come. But, he said, he had no authority. He would have gone if it had been Selena."Abby nodded, feeling a mixture of emotions. She was worried that later, on her wedding day, Gin wouldn't come because of unfinished business. Or worse, if something happened to him."Abby, hey... everything will be fine. Trust me." Abby nodded, even though she realized that Alice wouldn't be able to see her. "Do you need some company? I just made an apple pie. I can bring it to you."Alice lit up, and so did Abby. Being accompanied by the best friend who was always there in every struggle, there was no way she would refuse.She rushed to Abby's house. However, even before
"Hhmph!" A woman screeched loudly, but no sound or words came out other than an incoherent babble as her mouth was covered with a plaster at the moment.Her hands and feet were bound, her eyes covered with a piece of cloth tied tightly enough that she couldn't see anything despite the ingenious means she used every time she faced similar problems.This kind of thing was nothing new to her. However, this time, she seemed to be dealing with someone quite skillful and had committed the same crime for a long time."Did you check her cell phone?" asked a deep baritone voice she didn't recognize. She had been suspicious before, thinking Jude was behind all this. However, she had to admit that she was wrong."That's it, sir. There's nothing there. Just Abigail Genovhia's wedding schedule as our client wanted," another replied."Very well. Then we can move now. Just as Miss Marra requested, we must take Abigail and hold her hostage. If necessary, eliminate the trail so that no one will find h
Abby was wide-eyed, unable to believe that Garry knew her identity. For several years, she had been able to walk free without anyone knowing, but now it seemed to be the end of her quest for revenge.Stammering and unable to utter any words in her shock, Abby just stared at the man in front of her."Why are you so surprised?" the man asked. "I've been looking for you for a long time. You disappeared like the earth, and so did your father.""What do you want? You've destroyed my family; now, what do you want?"Garry's expression instantly changed when he heard Abby's accusation. He shook his head vaguely, still not shifting the gaze that Abby could not translate."What do you mean, did something happen to you guys?"Abby shook her head in disbelief. This man was Garry Emerson, wasn't he? Why did he not seem to remember his actions? Or was it just a charade to keep Abby from further acting against them?Or maybe they were the ones who were organizing a plan to destroy her.Abby wanted n
"Have you heard from Jude?" asked Abby, who was still worried about Alice, who had disappeared, and Jude, who had not heard from her. Gin just shook his head.He was also waiting for the news that Jude had promised. He repeatedly offered to help, but he refused. He would save Alice while Gin had to look after Abby.It was late in the day, and there was no way the man would give any news. Even if they were already on site, they would be working on a plan to free Alice."I'll go look for her," Abby said as she got up, but she was quickly intercepted by Gin and Zac, who already knew the news of Alice's disappearance."Abby, let Doctor Gregory do it. He asked me to look after you because he feels you are being targeted.""Who's after me? They won't find anything on me."Abby was wrong. If she meant treasure, there was a lot to be gained from her. The same could be said for herself. The criminals were stalking Abby. Not others. It had to be jealousy if Zac was to be believed."According to
"Sid? What are you doing here?" chided Monica to her sister, who was also caught just like her—sitting on a chair in a dimly lit room, lit only by a bulb. "I told you, you are on guard at the headquarters. Why are you doing this kind of foolishness?""What about you? You were caught yourself. What do you have to say, huh?"Monica was silent as Sidney shot at her with a sarcastic, obviously true sentence. No one knew what the dream was last night that their plan had failed so miserably. Before they even got what they wanted, at least to teach Abby a lesson, she had been caught."I know why you're here," Monica added, deflecting her sister's question without any intention of answering. Such rhetoric was not crucial for her to respond to. "You must not trust me; that's why you followed me. Let's be honest.""I–" Sidney could not respond quickly to her sister's accusation. It was true; that was the truth.It was only natural that she had her doubts. Several times, Monica had failed missio