บททั้งหมดของ Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO: บทที่ 1571 - บทที่ 1580

As the saying went, "There's no such thing as a free lunch." Grace had agreed to accept Lucas's gifts only as a gesture to acknowledge him as her son-in-law. But she had not expected that the "everyday knick-knacks" Lucas mentioned would turn out to be treasures worth a fortune. This left her at a loss for words.After pondering for a moment, Grace said, "Lucas, those things you sent could support our family for generations. It would be better to have someone take them back."Lucas replied, "Mom, once a gift is given, it can't be taken back. Except for this box of gold bars, the rest isn't worth much. I've been married to Stella for years and never visited you. Let me make up for my past mistakes with these small tokens. Please give me a chance."Lucas spoke sincerely, but Grace was reading between the lines. "Let me make this clear, Lucas. Whether Stella wants to reconcile with you is entirely up to her."Lucas finally understood Grace's primary concern. "Mom, these gifts are just

Mitch grabbed another glass and poured a half cup of cider. "John is turning eighteen soon; let's break out the hard stuff."John eagerly took the glass. "Thanks, Dad."Grace rolled her eyes at their antics, then reached for the serving spoon to load up Lucas's plate. "Lucas, you've been a trooper today. Eat up."Lucas grinned from ear to ear. "Thanks, Mom."His gaze drifted to Stella, but she was not looking his way. Stella had been ignoring him all evening, making him feel like he was fading into the wallpaper.Feeling snubbed by Stella, Lucas decided to turn his charm on Mitch and Grace instead. "Mom, Dad... I'd like to raise a glass to you both. Thanks for not leaving me out in the cold today." He laid it on thick, playing the sympathy card.Mitch, being a soft-hearted guy, was a sucker for this kind of act. He joined Lucas for a drinking spree.After a few rounds, Mitch slapped Lucas on the shoulder, his eyes shining with approval. "Buddy, you and I, we click. Tonight, we'r

Meanwhile, back on the first floor in the living room, Stella was still eating. She had polished off the appetizers and was now tackling a spread of grilled foods with a variety of spicy dipping sauces, her appetite nothing short of astonishing.Lucas, worried the heat from the sauces might be too much for her stomach, quickly poured her a glass of milk. "You don't usually go for spicy food. These sauces are quite fiery. Your stomach might not handle it well."Stella ignored him. Ever since she was a kid, she had had a thing for spicy food.She had not indulged much during the years with Lucas. Partly because Lucas was into more bland fare, so she played along. And partly because she was worried spicy food would give her acne, messing with her on-screen appearances. Lucas just did not get it, thinking she never touched spicy stuff.Clueless as ever, John wedged himself next to Lucas. "Hey Lucas, Stella can handle her spice, no stomachache gonna hit her. Stop fussing over her, and s

Lucas felt as if he had been hit by a freight train. The shock left him reeling for what seemed like an eternity.In a frenzy, he texted Stella via SMS: [Why did you block me again?][Unblock me on WhatsApp. Can we please talk this out?][Just last night, you said you'd treat me better.][You can't just go back on your word.][Stella...]With each unanswered message, Lucas's desperation grew. He sent one, two, three, dozens of messages, eventually hitting a hundred with still no reply from Stella. It was then he realized that when a woman turned cold, she could be more ruthless than any man.Fortunately, he had been prudent enough to take precautions. Even if they were intimate during Stella's ovulation, she could not get pregnant. He was confident that once Stella realized she was not pregnant, she would come crawling back to him, needing his "hard work" once again.Then, a chilling thought struck Lucas, 'What if Stella suspects I'm infertile and seeks another man to have a ch

Stella said, "You're spot on. I'm thinking about having a kid with Lucas. As for remarrying, I'm not sweating that right now. Let's see how things play out."Abigail chuckled. "Sure, you can always tie the knot again whenever you feel like it. But hey, the single life? That's a rare gem."Stella turned, locking her gaze onto Abigail. "The way you're talking... Did you and your guy have a blowout? Nah, can't be. He's crazy about you. He wouldn't dream of picking a fight."Abigail shrugged, a wry smile playing on her lips. "Even in the best marriages, you're still two separate people. Teeth bite the tongue sometimes, right? So what's so weird about a marital spat?"Stella's curiosity was piqued. "I'm dying to know. What sets off fireworks between you two?"Abigail let out a sigh. "It's all about the future – where Pax will go to school, how he'll settle down."Stella burst into laughter, unable to contain it. "Pax is barely over a year old, and you two are already at each other's t