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.

kicked off, and Sean gripped the microphone and sang with sincerity. His voice was soft, and his gaze was filled with affection as he looked

for harmony,

wrapped up the song, Alfie couldn't resist commenting, "On such

to sing what we like, right? It's not like you're unhappy after our performance," Abigail replied playfully, feigning

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 him feeling

his friends, doesn't he? Alfie

He sang a

had a bit to drink and

asked, "When you were younger, why did you like this song? I

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

away too soon, and this song became a precious connection to his

and said apologetically, "I'm sorry. I didn't realize that's why

feels like keeping their love

know that whenever he sang

of sentiment

out she already knew she liked it

silence conveying

Their connection was undeniable.

the blanket around Sean, and a hint of concern creased her brow. "Was there something that happened that shouldn't have led you

not that fragile," he reassured her. His vulnerability was merely a facade to outsmart

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

clean with

a mountain of work piling up at the company lately. I can't always be here at the hospital, If you need

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

kick her habit of burning