"Luna, I'm at a loss as to how to get you to take your medicine, eat properly, and live a healthy life. I understand that it's challenging for you to find interest in life and maintain a positive mindset. But it hurts me that you don't even consider these things," Abigail choked out, her emotions welling up.
She added, "So many people are waiting for you, including Josh. It's been two years, and he hasn't stopped loving you. He's not doing well, and my parents are also worried about you. Everyone is thinking about you. Do you realize that?"
Upon hearing these words, Luna's expression underwent a complete transformation.
Zuck observed the scene, committing every detail to memory.
"I understand... You can go back; I'll think about it." Luna released Abigail's hand.
After discussing with the nanny and Zuck about what to pay attention to, Abigail picked up her suitcase and left without looking back, despite Luna's reluctant gaze.
Once she was gone, Luna turned around and slowly walked into her room.
Zuck instructed the nanny to keep an eye on Luna and then turned around to follow Abigail.
Abigail, standing not far away, was wiping her uncontrollable tears with a tissue.
"Luna's behavior is a bit strange. When you mentioned Josh and your family earlier, her response to your kindness was different from before. It seemed like she was playing the victim," Zuck said seriously to Abigail.
"Actually, I've slowly realized that she's deliberately trying to make me angry," Abigail whispered.
Zuck was a bit surprised. "Do you mean that she did this on purpose, just to drive you away?"
"Maybe she also knows that I'm very upset. I really need some time to calm down. Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll argue with her," Abigail said, wiping her tears. She valued her relationship with Luna, so she had been trying to tolerate it.
"Then, go back and sort out your feelings," Zuck said softly.
Abigail nodded and left with her suitcase.
Upon returning to Capitalis, Abigail didn't go home immediately. Instead, she sat alone at the airport for a long time until her mood slowly calmed down.
She didn't know if her actions today could be considered desertion. Luna gave her an opportunity to leave, and she took it because of her own emotions.
"Abigail?" Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded behind her.
Abigail turned around and felt a bit uncomfortable when she saw Josh. "Josh, why are you here?"
"I just got back from a business trip. You don't look well. Is the Marimora pearls business not going well?" Josh approached Abigail with his suitcase.
Abigail looked at him but didn't answer. She was tired and in pain.
She could return to Sean and her family, but Luna couldn't.
A sense of guilt overwhelmed her, knowing that she had left Luna in the care of the unfamiliar Zuck and a nanny.
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