Chapter 318 Don’t Let Her Suffer Any Grievances
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you come to see us hoping we would talk to Lacey, Ms. Quinn?” Tony looked at Abigail with at stern expression.
“Unfortunately, my grandma answered my phone today. She’s in poor health and was quite upset, which is why I came here. I don’t know how to communicate with Miss Fernandez, and I’m unclear on why she’s behaving this way. So, I had no choice but to seek advice from wife, Mr. Fernandez,” Abigail responded calmly, maintaining eye contact with him.
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Just as he was about to respond, his phone rang. The caller ID displayed Pendorf’s area code, causing his brows to furrow.
“Please excuse me for a moment, Ms. Quinn. This is an urgent call.” Tony left with his phone.
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While he was away, Ronaldo exclaimed, “Why did Lacey do such a thing? If there’s a misunderstanding, shouldn’t she try to talk it out instead of using these messages to humiliate Ms. Quinn? She’s gone too far!”
Carla shot a cold glare at him. “This hasn’t even been confirmed yet. How can you accuse her? Why would she have so many numbers?
Abigail politely addressed Carla, “I came here to find a solution. We all have our responsibilities. and little time for these inconsequential matters, don’t you think?”
“It hasn’t been confirmed that it was my daughter’s doing yet, so I can’t give you an answer,” Carla declared with a haughty air, deliberately avoiding eye contact with Abigail.
Abigail realized that her visit might have been presumptuous and potentially caused some resentment. However, she believed it was the right thing to do. If she continued to avoid the issue, what would happen if Lacey’s harassment extended beyond her? What if Lacey targeted Analise or others? Remaining composed, Abigail suggested, “You could find out by informing her to return home and discussing the matter with her.”
Inside the study, Tony took the call and immediately greeted, “Hello.”
“Mr. Fernandez? I’m Sean Graham.” Though the man’s voice carried a pleasant tone, it still made Tony feel uneasy.
“I’ve heard much about you, Mr. Graham. May I know the reason for your call at this late hour? Is it an urgent matter?” Tony inquired respectfully.
“I’ve heard that Abigail is visiting Eastbay, so I have to ask you to take care of her for me, Mr. Fernandez. Please don’t let her suffer any kind of grievance while in a foreign city,” Sean said with a subtle smile.
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Tony couldn’t miss the subtext in Sean’s words. Sean wasn’t merely asking for hospitality; it was a clear warning not to allow any harm to come to Abigail while she was under his roof. Everyone in their social circle had heard about what Sean did to the Pearsons, and even Tony, being in
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