Sean glanced at Abigail.

Abigail looked at Lawrence and said softly, "You may think I'm heartless, but let me tell you, many children from dysfunctional families have parents like mine. Cutting ties is the only way to make yourself more comfortable."

She didn't hold onto those outdated beliefs, as she only believed in one thing. "If you treat me well, I'll treat you well; if you treat me poorly, don't expect me to show any mercy."

Emotions were meant to be reciprocal, so why should one side endure the pain and accept moral constraints? And why should the one who hurt others be exempt from moral condemnation just because they have no shame?

What kind of logic was that?

"Life may seem long, but it's actually short. It's most important to be good to yourself," Abigail continued. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"I know. I will overcome this hurdle," Lawrence said warmly as he looked at Abigail. "Thank you, Abby. I wouldn't have been able to hold on without you today."

"Have you eaten yet?" Abigail's voice softened.

"Not yet..." Lawrence replied. Their house was in a mess, and their long-time housekeeper had left today because she couldn't bear it anymore.

They came back from work to find an empty house with nothing prepared for dinner, and then Molly showed up with a group of people who caused a scene. Abigail looked at Sean.

"I'm a decent cook. If you and Mrs. Pearson don't mind, I can show you what I can do," Sean said as he rolled up his sleeves.

"Forget it, we'll just order takeout. You just arrived today, and you must be tired." Lawrence shook his head.

not tired," Sean

how good he was to her now, it couldn't make up for the past

and Scarlett could

followed Sean into the kitchen and asked, "Are you

meal? You can go

can help, too,"

mishap. I don't know if you can be of any help," he said helplessly as he looked at her. Abigail felt a

then I'll leave the

Sean nodded.

living room and saw Lawrence and Scarlett quietly wiping

pain that parents bring to their children

at Abigail with embarrassment. "I made you

a person is, the bond between parents will never change. Which child doesn't want their

held him tightly.

plates breaking in the kitchen. Lawrence and

Abigail immediately turned and walked toward the

squatting on the floor as he picked up

him and

accidentally broke it,"

been like this before, so she frowned and looked at Sean. "Let me

to worry about me," Sean

noticed that his face was a bit pale. She stopped

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