Nelson finally released Sabrina when Cheryl and Abigail approached them.
His respectful and friendly demeanor toward Cheryl made it hard for her to dislike him.
Although Sabrina was aggrieved, she smiled at her mother and explained, "It's nothing. He accidentally knocked over the vase."
Cheryl looked puzzled, yet she pressed her lips together and remained silent.
"I have to step out for a bit. Abby will keep you company. Remember to save me some dessert. I'll have it when I'm back, okay?"
As Sabrina spoke, she signaled Abigail with her eyes.
"Mrs. Wyatt, what's the next step? You must teach me now. Otherwise, I'll forget it soon," Abigail said while shooting a sharp look at Nelson.
Once Abigail led Cheryl away, Sabrina heaved a sigh of relief.
"I'll go change. Wait for me," she told Nelson.
Back in her room, Sabrina leaned against the door as tears streamed down her cheeks. She found Nelson to be truly despicable.
After changing her clothes, she applied light makeup and went to inform Abigail.
She returned to the living room to find Nelson sitting on the couch, peeling an apple.
"Let's go."
Nelson handed her the peeled apple and asked, "Didn't you say you wanted to eat it?"
She considered if he was trying to play nice after being so harsh before.
Sabrina took the apple and glanced at it before throwing it into the trash can right before his eyes.
Nelson leaned back on the couch, sighing.
"Since you don't want to eat it, let's go then."
In the car, Sabrina sat in the back seat. Her gaze was distant as she stared out the window.
Back then, Nelson didn't know her well. But after witnessing her vibrant personality, she appeared beautiful but hollow, like a doll.
He considered consoling her but knew she was not the type to be easily soothed. It seemed like every meeting of theirs would end on a sour note.
After a moment of contemplation, Nelson spoke up.
"Things between Pamela and me aren't as you believe—"
"There's no need to explain. Your explanations mean nothing to me," Sabrina replied.
She did not even bother to spare him a glance.
Nelson's expression darkened at those words, and the car fell into silence.
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