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.

sang with sincerity. His voice was soft, and his gaze was filled

came time for harmony, she seamlessly chimed

they wrapped up the song, Alfie couldn't resist commenting, "On such a joyous occasion, singing

like, right? It's not like you're unhappy after our

me jealous! I want to swap partners and sing with my girlfriend!" Alfie's envy was clear. Why were they so

out among his friends, doesn't he? Alfie

sang a love song dedicated to

bit to drink and climbed

gently asked, "When you were younger, why did

was my parents' love song. I don't know all the details, but I've always been fond of it," Sean

passed away too soon, and this song became

"I'm sorry. I didn't realize that's why you liked

feels

did she know that whenever he sang this song,

wave of sentiment softened

out she already knew she liked it and had

him, her silence conveying

Their connection was undeniable.

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

fragile," he reassured her. His vulnerability was

on to his charade and paused for a moment before shaking her head with

but haven't I come clean with you now?"

hospital, If you need

glanced at the time. It

to kick her habit of burning