Abigail’s Second Life

If she were indifferent, Sean wouldn't have minded. She was vibrant, ambitious, and compassionate. An unjust marriage would only bring her anguish, resentment, and tears. "But you will-"

"You don't know what we've been through. I... I may never forget her in this lifetime," Sean interrupted.

Irene's eyes welled up and glistened with tears. "Do I not stand a chance at all?"

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have given you false hope," Sean said gently.

He almost made another mistake, nearly leading himself into a dead end.

Irene sniffled upon hearing that. "I feel quite pathetic to be rejected by a handsome man so swiftly."

"Don't blame yourself. Everyone must believe in their own worth." Sean reclined in his chair, feeling a bit more at ease now.

He even questioned if he truly understood love.

Why am I being so obstinate?

"May I make an unreasonable request?" Irene spoke softly.

"Go ahead." Sean inclined his head.

Irene moistened her lips before muttering, "Could you give me three months? Let's pretend to be a couple for that time, and I will reimburse you for everything you've bought for me. After three months, I will have saved up enough to renovate my home, so I won't fear my father taking my money."

Sean furrowed his brows. "If you don't like the bag I purchased for you today, you can return it and ask for a refund. If he tries to take your money, you can get it back." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

accept gifts lightly," Irene stated with dignity. "Since I've asked for your help, I can't take your belongings

anyone ever told you that being too prideful can sometimes be a disadvantage? In times of crisis,

hands on the table, looking at him disapprovingly. "You're talking nonsense. Do you

an eyebrow, quite open to hearing her

not at a point where I must accept your generosity. Your kindness may comfort me, but it could also bring me trouble,"

I've never had much money. I lack a solid financial plan. If I receive

words caught Sean

use of the term 'change' was quite

he

we pretend to be in

wasn't working out. "Alright, then." He agreed to her proposal. "After three months, regardless

"Deal!" Irene beamed.

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especially after Simond's eldest brother, Samuel, came back. He would linger

as Abigail cooked, Samuel leaned

continued to puff on his

but had to endure his gaze,

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expression and looked at