Not One, But Two!

Chapter 228

"Sorry, what was it?" Abigail reflexively asked when she didn't catch what Addison was mumbling.

"N-Nothing." Addison blushed, and he thought his face was burning hot. "Why don't I slice an apple for you, Miss Abigail." He changed the subject.

"That'd be nice, thanks. Little Addie's grown up so much now that he knows how to take care of me."

While speaking, Abigail ruffled his hair, all doting.

Addison loved this side of Abigail. He had been an orphan since he was just a child, and no one in the orphanage ever genuinely cared about him. Abigail was the only one who treated him the best and gave him things he could never imagine having.

He would want nothing more than to just stay by her side till the end of time. Soon, he grabbed an apple and started paring it like he was carving a piece of art, super focused on every move.

Meanwhile, the sun shone on Addison, giving the outline of his body an illusion of a halo.

Abigail raised her head incidentally, and Charlotte's words popped into her mind when she looked at this little companion of hers, who had already grown into a fine young man before she knew it.

Everyone will have to suffer the consequences of their actions, no matter who they are.

Shadow was too dangerous of a presence. If she continued to let Addison run the organization, his life would forever be bound to it. With that, she asked softly, "Addison, can I ask you something?"

"What is it?"

Addison looked up in two shakes. His eyes were so dazzling that one wouldn't be able to look away like the entire galaxy was contained within them.

He had a pair of beautiful eyes, and no doubt he would have tons of girls falling for him in the future.

Abigail smiled at the notion. "You're twenty now, and I'm thinking of sending you abroad to study."

Addison paused upon hearing her words, and he lost his grip on the knife, slitting his finger and causing blood to gush out.

"Goodness." Abigail hurriedly bandaged it with gauze.

"See what a klutz I am, Miss Abigail. Are you not worried that I'll starve to death if you send me abroad?" said Addison with a smile seeing how Abigail worried for him.

"You know how to cook. Besides, there is always takeout. You won't starve."

Addison's gaze dimmed after he heard her words, and Abigail knew he objected to the idea, seeing that he drooped his head saying nothing.

"Addison, you're still young. The least you should do is study more and see what the world has to offer. I don't know what the future will hold for Shadow, either. I first established the organization to protect you guys. Now that all of you have grown up, you can't depend on this for a living anymore."

one but themselves knew the members of Shadow were all homeless orphans who Abigail brought back from all around the world. She taught them to fight and gave them skills, but

was with her the longest and respected her

know the life we have now isn't what we want? The others are so used to it now that they can't go to school,

had indeed

Island, she thought organizations like this weren't permanent solutions. But who'd have thought

saying maybe it's better that you guys

after falling in love with Mr. Buckley? Why in the world does our future have to change because

never spoken to Abigail like this ever. However, he was displeased because of his jealousy, the efforts Abigail put on Greg, and

that she wanted to disband them just because Greg barged into

only one who can go through fire and water for you, Miss Abigail. The guys and I, any one of us, can risk our lives for you. Just say it if you don't want

that, he ran out, and there seemed to be

terrible

thought things

that, she lifted the covers, wanting to chase after him, but when she saw her plastered ankle, which Addison had demanded, she couldn't help but shake her

Addison's just upset; let him be

even had feelings for her he shouldn't have, only thinking he was still young. Addison, on the other

get Miss Abigail to treat him so

far away at this point, but he still

hospital now. Greg Buckley, that son of a bucket. He still needed Miss Abigail to perform surgery on him

he went and bought some oranges

heard footsteps and found an awkward-feeling Addison returning with a bag of oranges. With that, she pulled a smile.

Addison was, he

not when I know you inside and

feel naked in front of

got him bursting into a

Miss Abigail too when she's willing to

just now, Miss Abigail," Addison

gray area might not be a good thing for you guys when I saw what eventually became of Hitman Island, even though it existed on this planet for so long. After all, you guys are still so young. We were left with no options when I first established Shadow. But now, hundreds and thousands of paths are laid in front of us, giving you guys endless possibilities. I

knew Addison was a sensible one despite being at a crossroads now. He could get where someone was coming from; the

glum after hearing Abigail's words. He could accept whatever reason as long as she didn't make the decision because of

what they think. We've gotten used to our way of life now. Not

by society. If Abigail hadn't sheltered them, who knew if they'd still be alive

loud. I won't want to disband Shadow either if there's a way to rationalize you guys. So let's put this on the back burner

nodded and finally quietly sat down and continued paring the apple he