Awakening to the bright daylight, Abigail found herself still in bed, no longer at sea. She sprang up and yelled in the direction of the door, "Xavien!"

Xavien, who was standing guard outside, was startled and entered the room quickly, asking, "What happened?"

"You mentioned we'd be out at sea for a week. Why are we back here?" Abigail demanded, her frail body trembling as she grabbed his collar and shouted.

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"I'm fine, just tired, so let's go back..."

Hearing that, Xavien immediately interjected, "Mr. Graham is safe. I managed to reach him today. We can visit him once your condition gets better."

Surprised, Abigail's eyes widened with concern. "Is he okay?"

"Yes, but we can't be sure until we see him. He's in the hospital but not in the best condition," Xavien reassured her.

Abigail sank back onto the bed, her eyes welling with tears. "Is he really

called me this morning, saying he'd just woken up. However, we need to proceed cautiously, considering the commotion his accident has caused in Eswadia," Xavien explained solemnly. "Jonell's group likely has connections to these pirates, and they are probably throwing a party right now,"

stay put," Xavien instructed, motioning toward the bed. "Ms. Quinn, getting enough rest is your utmost priority now. Mr. Graham mentioned there's a plan, and it's important that we create the impression that he indeed

long as he's

hesitated at first to tell you, fearing you might interfere with the plan," Xavien remarked as he tucked her in after she settled into

why Sean had disclosed his plan to her. She had once kept her plan a secret from him, which ultimately led to their separation. In order to avoid any recurrence this time, he didn't repeat

Since being abducted by Simond, she hadn't had proper rest, so this time,

had prepared a meal for her, and upon noticing her awake, he displayed concern akin to that of a caring father. "You've been sleeping for two days straight. I was worried, but the doctor advised that your body needed the rest. You haven't slept this well in a long

Abigail's hands trembled due

gusto. Then, he broached, "I've compiled some information

acknowledged with a nonchalant hum,

to a critical information breach, the Simpson Family came under suspicion and, as immigrants, were deported from

interest in hearing

that he had totally abandoned the idea of returning to his homeland, instead establishing his own influence overseas. Nonetheless, Stephen's wife, who is also

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