Not One, But Two!

Chapter 145

Abigail's face turned grim when she heard what Greg said.

"What do you mean, Greg Buckley?"

She knew that he was concerned about her previous relationship with Jonathan, but that was long over.

Why wasn't this man over it yet?

Greg, of course, sensed her dissatisfaction, and he replied with a ruffian attitude, "Sorry, I forgot that you no longer like Jonathan. My fault. We'll go to Kain Residence then. I believe Philip would welcome me. Why not give him a call now?"

This time, Abigail didn't say a word.

She had accepted that Philip was not her father, but she was still doubtful about many things.

In fact, she wanted to look for him, but she lacked the courage to do so—not because she was afraid of him, but because she was afraid of hearing answers that she didn't want to hear.

For the first time, Greg saw this woman, who was always arrogant in front of him, revealing her vulnerability and insecurity.

And his heart ached.

Was he pushing her too hard?

But shouldn't such matters be resolved quickly?

Whether it was good or bad, the truth had to be known so she could plan her next move, no?

Abigail had been preoccupied with Teal's matter these few days, and her busyness might last for a while. But why did she save Teal, someone who was unrelated and unknown to her?

Besides the nature of her job, wasn't this her way of withdrawing from what was happening and diverting her emotions?

Ever since he met her, she had been looking for her biological mother. However, Stanley failed to provide her with useful information even after so many days. Even if important clues were given, she was already less active in her search for her mom than before.

And now, she found out that Philip was not her biological father. She must be feeling terrible and regarding herself as an unwanted orphan.

With these in his mind, he moved forward and hugged Abigail. A faint smell of tobacco filled her nose and she felt uncomfortable at that instant.

"Why are you forcing me?"

She was not stupid, and exactly because she wasn't stupid, she knew that the reason he mentioned Jonathan earlier was to prepare her so that she wouldn't be that upset when she was reminded of Philip.

Why would she be upset?

That man had never treated her as his daughter, not even for one day!

However, even after reminding herself of this for umpteen times, there was still a lump in her throat, and her eyes still welled up with tears.

Like a drowning child, she clutched Greg's shirt tightly, increasing the folds in his neatly ironed shirt. However, that did not bother him, and his entire attention was on the woman before him.

He always thought Abigail was an arrogant woman who lived carefreely. Regardless of what happened five years ago, the Abigail now five years later couldn't care less about the Kain Family and Jonathan, and she would even argue back whenever they offended her, with no tolerance given.

From the outside, this woman appeared to be proud and fearless, but at this moment, he saw her timidity and desires beneath her appearance—her desires for kinship and love.

She was a woman in need of love.

Though appearing tough, her heart was as soft as a sponge.

Whatever happened back then, it was never your fault. You're just the innocent one. You have the right to know everything, isn't it? Abbie, resolve this knot in your heart; only then will you be able to be yourself and carve your own path ahead. Otherwise, the Kain Family will remain your burden for the rest of your life. Even if you can harden your heart and be harsh, the doubts will remain, and I don't want

Greg's words touched Abigail's

was someone in the

said was

to know the truth, but at the same time, she was

understand what I'm feeling, but I'm

was the timid and weak Abigail five years

no skills and was not the best surgeon in the world, but merely the unloved, irritating and pathetic Abigail in the

the reason why her biological mom gave birth to her only to abandon

a place to live and an identity even

kept in the dark

the selfish person he was, it was impossible

she wanted to hear it from

she was just a redundant person who was not

afraid. I'm here with

but

that moment, she suddenly felt

I'll give Philip

more courageous. She was no longer the small girl years ago. She had to know

of ruthlessness in her eyes. This side of Abigail was all high and

that this was the Abigail

going back to

was still pondering over what he said, she saw him frowning

a compulsive

she suddenly

man doesn't need to

"What?"

was his first time hearing a woman

word could mean

word in their dialects

its

in his mind, Greg curved his

how can I win your heart,

off. You're being so

and walked away with

seeing her behaving that

for his smugness. Should he or should he not change

He couldn't decide.

at all concerned with him, and she straightaway called Philip with

Abigail to call him, especially after their

furrowed when he saw her incoming call,

patient enough to keep calling, one time after another. She was prepared to call him

had enough. He answered the call, his eyes

don't you? Abigail Kain, come and kill me with your scalpel if you're capable of doing so.

moment he

better yet, immune—to his attitude. Hence, she remained calm until he finished his scolding, then said, "I'll be back for dinner with Greg. Tell Sasha to prepare some tasty food. Greg has a bad stomach so prepare some porridge for him. The

ended the conversation immediately after finishing her words,

call, she was shocked to see