Abigail’s Second Life

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She didn't hold onto those outdated beliefs, as she only believed in one thing.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

and he thought that no matter how good he was to her now, it couldn't make up for the past hurt. "Let him give it a

and Scarlett could

kitchen and asked, "Are

a meal? You can go and

can help,

mishap. I don't know if you can be of any help," he said helplessly as he looked at her. Abigail felt a bit embarrassed when she thought about the time she accidentally

then I'll leave the kitchen

Sean nodded.

and saw Lawrence and Scarlett quietly wiping away their tears. She walked

pain that parents bring to their children is only

Abigail with embarrassment. "I made

No matter how old a person is, the bond between parents will never change. Which child

him

plates breaking in the kitchen.

immediately turned and

squatting on the floor as he picked up the

him and

accidentally broke

cook many times, and he had never been like this before, so she frowned and looked at Sean. "Let me help

to worry about

a bit pale. She stopped talking and started picking