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."

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with dignity. "Since I've asked for your help, I can't take your

can sometimes be a disadvantage? In times of crisis, don't prioritize your pride; money is the

the table, looking at him

an eyebrow, quite open to hearing her

virtues shine the brightest. I'm not at a point where I must accept your generosity. Your kindness may comfort me,

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

caught

use of the term

enough," he

shall we pretend to be in a relationship for

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

"Deal!" Irene beamed.

and

passed swiftly, and before they knew it, a month had gone

was able to move

Family members who had been on missions

within the castle, especially after Simond's eldest brother, Samuel, came back. He would linger near the kitchen door, smoking

Abigail cooked, Samuel leaned

puff on his cigar

gaze, which led to her burning her

little girl!" Samuel

looked