Semua Bab Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO: Bab 1251 - Bab 1260

"Even three-year-olds listen when you tell them something, right?" Abigail said, her head feeling a little funny from the drinks. She thought about Xander and shook her head. "No matter how much I nag, he just won't listen. Work, work, work — that's all he cares about, never taking time to eat or rest." The more she said, the more annoyed she got. "I must've told him a million times — he's a person, not a robot. When he gets sick, it's going to hurt, for real."Keith said, "That's exactly right. No matter how successful Mr. Zane is, he can get sick just like the rest of us. He can feel pain, he can—" He cut off abruptly. There was a silence, then Keith's heavy breathing filled the phone, like he was holding back a big secret. Abigail, dizzy from the drinks, did not notice anything was off with Keith's behavior.Still not catching on what Keith was dealing with, Abigail kept talking, "You're aware of Xander's gunshot wound, aren't you? The one that didn't heal properly because he skip

Abigail was shaking all over, her face as pale as a ghost, and Stella was freaked out. "Abigail! Abigail! Talk to me. What's wrong?"Crouched in a ball, Abigail let the tears pour down her cheeks. "It's just... really hurting...""Tell me where, I'm calling for help right now," Stella said.Abigail clasped her chest. "My heart... it hurts right here."Stella noticed the look in Abigail's eyes—it was not just physical pain; it was something else, something that a quick medical fix could not reach. She stopped midway through the emergency call, thinking that maybe this was a heartache that Xander needed to hear about directly. With a firm nod, she took Abigail's phone. "You shouldn't have to go through this alone. I'll get Xander on the phone; he should hear about this from you."Abigail shook her head firmly. "No, don't call him. I've already said we're done, and we agreed not to talk anymore. I need to stand strong on this; I don't want to be seen as someone who can't move on."S

What Abigail wrote touched Stella's heart. Finding someone like Abigail in a crowd was the most amazing thing that had ever happened to her. She grinned and asked, "Do you realize how much you mean to me, Abigail?"Abigail looked at her with interest. "How much?"With a big smile, Stella said, "So much."Returning the smile, Abigail replied warmly, "And I really like you too."Stella said with excitement, "What do you say we move in together?"Abigail's laughter filled the room. "Deal. Just make sure there's a cozy corner for me in this big ol' place of yours, and I'll pop in for sleepovers."With a wide smile, Stella said, "The place is too big for just me alone. Pick any room you like—it's all yours."Abigail gave her a grateful look. "You're the best. I'll take any room you give me and love it."Beaming, Stella said, "It's settled then. The largest room has your name on it."As they were talking, Stella's phone rang, breaking into the conversation. "One sec, Abigail, I've g

Stella mumbled, "Why did you keep pressuring me to make it work with him? And keep saying Dawsons don't get divorced?"Grace gave Stella's forehead a soft tap. "I've always wanted your happiness, not a breakup. And yes, our family hasn't seen a divorce, that's true."Feeling the poke, Stella winced. "Mom, stop that, please."Grace said firmly, "You need a little prodding to think about what's best for you, Stella. You've always put the family's needs before your own, even when you were just a kid." Her voice softened as she fought back a swell of emotion, not wanting to let tears show in front of Stella. Glancing over at John, who was dawdling, she called out, "Hey, John, let's get a move on, alright? Bring those bags over here. We need to get the cold items into the fridge."John said, "Just walked in and I'm already thirsty.""There's a water dispenser with cups on the counter. Go ahead, I've got the things," Stella replied, gesturing toward the kitchen.John paused, a thoughtf

John said, "Northcrest University is also eager to have me."Stella replied, "Don't bluff me. Mom, tell me."Grace responded, "If I'm not mistaken, people who wanted him said the same. But I think it ultimately depends on John's choice. He can go wherever he wants."Stella sighed, "Both John and I are your and Dad's children. Why does John have such high academic talent, while I was a poor student back then? I barely made it into a regular undergraduate program after scoring poorly in the college entrance exam."Grace said, "Everyone has their strengths. Your academic performance might not have been outstanding, but you have a strong understanding ability and great empathy. That's why, even though you didn't graduate from an acting school, you still managed to receive awards for your acting skills."Grace was not good at praising people, and in the past, Stella had not received many compliments from her. As a result, Stella had always believed that her mother did not think she was