Joshua's greatest talent was his ability to manipulate situations. Sometimes, I couldn't help but grudgingly admire him for it.
He always managed to call Abigail away with an ease that was almost unbelievable. He did it so seamlessly that she seemed to follow him as if she were under a spell.
I shook my head with a bitter smile. After all these years, Joshua's tricks no longer surprised me.
In a way, having him constantly distract Abigail wasn't entirely a bad thing. At least it meant she would spend less time bothering me, giving me more freedom and peace.
While I was lost in thought, Abigail had already gotten into her car and driven away. I watched her disappear into the distance, my mind drifting back to when we were still in love.
Abigail could be incredibly sweet, but only when she chose to be. When I returned to the country, she pursued me relentlessly, refusing to give up. I still loved her deeply then, so I decided to marry her.
At first, everything felt just like before. We were inseparable, always putting each other first.
Abigail had a knack for noticing when something was wrong with me. She was always the first to offer comfort and support.
But then, Kayla was diagnosed with a severe congenital illness.
The hospital was full, but Abigail knew the director. I know she could temporarily secure a VIP room for Kayla. Desperate, I called her, hoping she could speak to the director and help us.
But she didn't answer. With every unanswered call, my heart pounded harder. I was terrified something would happen to Kayla. And then the unthinkable happened—Abigail turned off her phone.
I felt a wave of cold panic wash over me. Not knowing what else to do, I rushed to her office.
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