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She didn't hold onto those outdated beliefs, as she only believed in one thing.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

tired," Sean immediately

no matter how good he was to her now, it couldn't make up for the past hurt. "Let him give it a try," she said with a smile. It was the first time she had shown such an expression

Scarlett could

Sean into the kitchen and asked,

the big deal about cooking a meal? You can go

can help, too," Abigail

any help," he said helplessly as he looked at her. Abigail felt a bit

I'll leave the kitchen to

Sean nodded.

quietly

parents bring to their children is only

the tissues and looked at Abigail with embarrassment. "I made you witness

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

him

talking, they heard the sound of plates breaking in the kitchen. Lawrence

check it out." Abigail immediately turned and walked

already squatting on the floor as he picked up the broken

him

broke it," he

he had never been like

have to worry about me,"

noticed that his face was a bit pale. She