Abigail’s Second Life

Abigail couldn't help but chuckle.

After several turns, it was finally her chance.

"Well, it seems luck's on my side tonight. Only now it's my turn," she said with a smile and tossed an even number. Luck, as they say, could be a mixed bag.

"What's your choice of song?" Sean wrapped his arm around her waist.

"Mary Grows Old," she replied.

Sean paused, a moment of contemplation passing over him.

It happened to be his favorite track from their cherished collection of records.

Despite three years of marriage, he had never revealed to her his fondness for this particular song.

"Why do you choose this one?" he asked, his smile curious.

"The day you brought that record home, I noticed you listening to it once and then carefully stashing it away. I figured it had to be your favorite since you never played any of the other tracks," she explained. Sean looked at her in silence for a moment, then gently kissed her cheek. "You've known all along what I liked and never said a word. That's something special."

It wasn't that she could endure it. At that moment, she felt like he didn't fancy her, so she kept quiet.

"Can you sing?" She threw the question at him, a teasing glint in her eyes.

Sean took the microphone and smiled gently. "Of course I can."

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They were like aged wine, emitting a subtle yet rich aroma.

off, and Sean gripped the microphone and sang with sincerity. His voice was soft, and his gaze

it came time for

Alfie couldn't resist commenting, "On such a joyous occasion, singing songs

sing what we like, right? It's not like you're

sang so beautifully that it's making me jealous! I want to swap partners and sing with my girlfriend!" Alfie's envy was clear. Why were they so sweet even when singing a song? It left

really stands out among his friends,

sang a love song

the night progressed, Abigail had a bit to

"When you were younger, why did you like this song? I meant to ask you back then, but

song. I don't know all the details, but I've always been fond of it,"

parents passed away too soon, and this song became a

him tighter and said apologetically, "I'm sorry. I didn't realize that's why you liked this

it with you feels like keeping their love alive,"

know that whenever he sang this song, his heart raced with

sentiment softened his usually stoic

knew she liked it and had even secretly

gazed at him, her silence conveying volumes of unspoken

Their connection was undeniable.

and a hint of concern creased her brow. "Was there something that happened that shouldn't

eyes. "I'm not that fragile," he reassured her. His vulnerability was merely

to his charade and paused for a moment before shaking her head with a helpless smile. "You even

but haven't I come clean with

you need anything, just give me

to work?" Sean glanced at the time. It was

her habit of burning