Not One, But Two!

Chapter 26

Alissa felt a chill running up her spine, and she turned around. When she saw the look on her father's face, she shivered. "Did someone get on your nerves, Daddy?"

Your mother, duh. Greg did not say that out loud, however. He patted the girl's head gently. "I have to handle something, so can you play by yourself for a bit?"

"Are you going to fight Mommy again?" Alissa asked.

Greg paused. How on earth did she get to that conclusion? He asked, "Why do you ask?"

"Because I feel like you and Mommy aren't on good terms. You guys always fight. Daddy, did you make Mommy sad? Or did you cheat on her five years ago? Is that why she took us away and didn't let you know about us?"

Alissa was young, but her questions were sharp. "Um, I'll answer those when I come back."

"Okay. Don't forget it."

Since Alissa was agreeable and adorable, Greg believed her. "Sure. Why don't I take you with me? We can get something to eat on the way back."

"Okay!" Alissa cheered up.

They went to take a shower and get changed before they went out. Greg looked at the cars in his garage. The car he liked the most was trashed, and it would take some time before it could get repaired, so he picked another one and went to the mall with Alissa.

Jonathan came to the mall in a hurry after he found out that Abigail was there as well, so he came earlier than Greg did. When the staff told him what happened, he felt angry. This probably isn't the first time Emma has used my name to get what she wants.

He suddenly had the urge to break up with Emma. In fact, he had that idea ever since Abigail returned. He ignored Emma and didn't tell her family that she was arrested, then he went to the control room and found out where Abigail was. He quickly went to her. "Abbie!"

His voice attracted the attention of the rich ladies.

"Hey, that's Jonathan, right?"

"Emma said he's Abigail's ex, but he's here to see Abigail instead of busting her out? What's going on?" Someone sniffed the air. "I smell gossip. A fresh one at that."

They, once again in the span of three chapters, had another discussion.

heard his voice. Man, he is

He quickly came up to her and smiled. "What would you

She looked down, and she went on a trip down memory lane. When she was little, Sasha and Emma would bully her, so she never had any good clothes to wear. All

said the exact same thing to her. She still remembered that day, for it

the case, she lost all hope in relationships. So why is he trying to get back into my good books? Who does he think I am? A pushover? She came to

Saw something you like? Are

her side during her teenage years, and she still remembered all the good times, but it was shattered by his distrust in her. And now he's Emma's boyfriend. "When did

that question, but he answered quietly,

She couldn't even develop any affection for men over the last five years for fear that they would hurt her. But the man who says he loves

Jonathan noticed the look on her face, and he wanted to

for five

say that, Abbie. I know you're angry at me. It's not my fault. Emma came to me. She slept with me when I was drunk, and my mom and the

but Abigail had no interest in knowing. She took the kids'

point. "Abbie, we are childhood

Abigail. Ah, so he needs a more painful lesson before

let that guy harass Mommy for

called Troy. "I don't care how you do it, I want Jonathan out of Harrion this

could see that he was in a bad mood, so he quickly went through the projects and

talking, and Abigail was getting impatient. She started clenching her fists, and if he would not stop talking, she would hurl him out of the store. Just when she was going to

settle something at the company, Abbie, so I have to go on a business trip. Wait for me. I'll explain everything once I come

heaved a sigh of relief. Finally, I don't have to

still angry, so he

I don't want

on the counter and

he got another call, so

Abigail came out, a little girl pounced

the girl. "Oh, slow down! You're going to break me!" Abigail complained, but she held the girl

arms, smiling. "No I won't. You're a

think you forgot to add 'annoying'." Abigail knew that