Abigail’s Second Life

Just in the nick of time, Irene was saved, having teetered on the brink for two harrowing hours.

The doctor stepped out to meet Kevin and whispered with a calming assurance, "She's unharmed. You can breathe easy now."

Relief washed over Kevin, his joy immense.

Nearby, Sean and Abigail also exhaled in relief, thankful the crisis wasn't as grave as anticipated.

The next morning, Irene awakened to the stark whiteness of the hospital ceiling. Confusion clouded her mind briefly before clarity returned. She tried to sit up, wincing from the pain in her hands.

Kevin, who had spent the entire night by her side, stirred at the sound and looked over. Relief flooded his face as he saw her awake.

After a night of staying by her bed, his shoulders and back ached terribly.

"How do you feel? Need anything to eat?" He reached for her hand.

Irene paused, overwhelmed, then murmured, "Was it you who rescued me?"

"Yes, but it wasn't just me. Everyone who cares about you was looking," Kevin replied, holding her hand with gentle care.

"You're safe now. Everything's going to be okay, hmm?" he reassured her.

Memories of her ordeal came flooding back, and Irene clung to Kevin, whispering a heartfelt, "Thank you..."

In the darkness, she pondered the consequences of accepting Leon's advances as she wanted to avoid Kevin. She wondered if things might have been different had she chosen another path. Indeed, choices carried weight.

"Feeling hungry?" Kevin's voice was soft as he comforted her.

a while since I've eaten anything,"

faintly and suggested, "I'll have Abigail bring

expecting! We shouldn't trouble her. There

instead. Would that be better?"

distress, Irene's concern for

food therapy. It might be

"Could you bring it over? I

worry. Josh's bringing it soon." "Thank you," she said,

me. We all care about

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her thoughts were all over

her distant look as she gazed at the

know how he is?" Irene was worried about the trouble she might have caused

about him? When you needed help, he was nowhere to be found-not even at the company. If he had just cooperated, his father

doubts, from what she knew of Leon,

might think you know him, but do you really know his past?"

that Leon had emulated his father during his school

was known for bullying, his academic performance was lacking, and he was often involved in

junior year that, worried about his younger brothers' futures, he

began studying, though he barely managed to

resources, he wouldn't have made it into the prestigious art

tired. I need to rest," Irene said, not wanting to debate, especially given Kevin's role in her

he tried to soften his tone and said, "Irene, I don't like speaking ill of others, but this time Leon genuinely did nothing." "I understand,"

"What exactly do you