Not One, But Two!

Chapter 220

Abigail had mixed feelings about Charlotte's decision as she didn't want to see her friend in prison, much less see Charlotte losing her freedom for the rest of her life. On the other hand, she would never do anything that would cost Charlotte's freedom.

It was true that many would suffer on Hitman Island in the future, but she was never a model of justice, and neither had she intended to be someone righteous. She couldn't be the superwoman who saved the whole world; the only person she wanted to save was Charlotte.

Even if her action would be perceived as selfish and indifferent, she couldn't care less about it. She was a doctor who looked after sick patients, not a guardian angel.

Charlotte had an insight into what was going on in Abigail's head when she noticed that Abigail's hands had stopped in their tracks. Charlotte held her hand and let out a genuine smile. "I know that you're worried about me and don't want to see me suffer. However, before I became an assassin, I was someone who received proper education that shaped my consciousness. Abigail, I will pay the price for whatever I've done. Nightmares haunt me every night without fail; the scene of me killing them keeps repeating itself before my eyes—I'm sure you know what it feels like. Even if they are sinners who deserve that, we have the law to punish them, but what about me? I'm nothing but a killing machine that is being used to rake in money. Still, I'm a human being with emotions and thoughts before that. The past me wasn't given a choice, but you now have the choice and capability to eliminate the bad guys for good. So, why should you stop because of me?"

"I'll get a glass of water for you." As her mind was a mess at those words, she rose to her feet, but Charlotte stopped her.

"Stop walking around unnecessarily. What's wrong with your foot? I noticed it from the moment I saw you. Are you hurt?" The considerate Charlotte switched the topic as she knew that it wasn't time to continue the serious subject.

Abigail knew that Charlotte intended to turn herself in when she saw Charlotte's bright eyes, but she placed the thought on the backburner for now.

She explained, "I twisted my ankle. It's not a big deal, and I've used a special medicine to help with my recovery. It's not that obvious, isn't it?"

"But you still failed to deceive my eyes. So, just stay put and have some rest. I'll be grateful if you're willing to stop Hitman Island, but I won't force you if you back down. However, I've made up my mind. Give me a copy, and I'll personally send it to the police." As the adamant woman she had always been, Charlotte was never a quitter once she had set her mind on something.

In contrast to Charlotte's vehement determination, Abigail regretted her decision of revealing her identity as King. "Are you sure? The burden you're carrying is enough to make you rot in jail forever. You're still young; there's a long journey ahead of you. Charlotte, trust me. I can help you—"

"I do trust you, but I still can't bring myself to do it. Abigail, you might not know this, but I had a family before I came to the island. My parents were police officers; my father died in the hands of the drug dealers while my mother—a criminal officer—went insane due to his death, and a car accident took her life after that. So, I was brought up with the principle of admitting my faults and atoning for my wrong deeds. Before today, I was still worried about you, not knowing whether you've been leading a good life or not. And I know now. You're happy, and you have someone that you like. Though Mr. Buckley is too powerful and has a complicated background, I am sure that he's someone who can protect you. So, it's time for me to take responsibility for everything that I've done thus far. That way, I'll be able to confidently face my parents in heaven." Charlotte smiled.

It was Abigail's first time listening to stories related to Charlotte's family and seeing such a bright smile on Charlotte's face. Finally, it was free from worries and woes.

her friend ruining her future, she received a message

like we're heading toward Hitman Island. Is Mr. Buckley going against the island

her heart pounded rapidly

to deal with something.

strained her injury, causing

you doing? What's with the rush? Don't you know that your injury has yet to

the suffocating feeling. "Charlotte, I've

have to retreat for a

Abigail then called

sudden call from Abigail. She hesitated as she recalled the conversation she had

she calling me right now? Is she going to

one picked up the phone. Finally, she had no choice but to

that I've said and done to you in the

an apology,

the one in the wrong, it was right for her to apologize. Before this, she found it difficult to admit her fault in front of a youngster after having been held in high regard by others for so many years. However, now that she had apologized first, she thought that it was actually not that hard to do so. As her mind was now at ease, she added, "I am kinda selfish. It's probably due to my high status that I have a bossy mindset. I admit that I'm quite demanding and overbearing sometimes, but I know that it could never be the reason for me to slander you. Greg is right about this. It's my fault. I am also a mother, and I must've lost my reasonings when I saw someone hurt my children. It is alright if you don't want to forgive me. It's just that

and arrogance. The woman, who had

apology, it was undeniably rare and surprising for someone prideful like

their rifted relationship, which could not be amended with a simple apology. Besides, she had no plans

actions, nor will I think about it right now. I've called you for something else. Do you know where Greg is? Did he tell you

me a lecture. He insisted that I should apologize to you, but I didn't, and so he left. I thought he went

a manner for the sake of his wife! Although Valerie acknowledged her