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.

been a while since

faintly and suggested, "I'll have Abigail

she's expecting! We shouldn't trouble her. There are

her brother instead. Would that be better?" Kevin found her thoughtfulness

Irene's concern for others

the whiz with food therapy. It might be good for Irene, too. She needs

a pause, Kevin added humbly, "Could you bring it over? I have

call, Kevin reassured a now restful Irene, "Don't worry. Josh's

me. We all care about you," Kevin

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thoughts were all over the

you?" Kevin inquired softly, noting her distant look as she gazed at

Irene was worried about the trouble

help, he was nowhere to be found-not even at the company. If he had just cooperated, his father might have let you come back." "Mr. Stewart... Is this

doubts, from what she knew of Leon, he was a man

think you know him, but do you really know his past?" Kevin had looked into Leon's history

emulated his father during his school

his academic performance was lacking, and

his junior year that, worried about

and began studying, though he barely managed to

talent and his father's resources, he wouldn't have made it into the prestigious art

really quite tired. I need to rest," Irene said, not wanting to

her avoidance, he tried to soften his tone and said, "Irene, I don't like speaking ill of others, but this

"What exactly do you