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."

world. She taught them to fight and gave them skills, but she couldn't map out a future for every one of

was different. He was with her the longest and respected her like they were family,

life we have now isn't what we want? The others are so used to it now that they can't go to school, graduate, and enter the workforce like normal people. What's more, many of us are antisocial. Don't tell me you want

had indeed thought

organizations like this weren't permanent solutions. But who'd have thought Addison still sensed it, and now, hearing him say so, she

it's better that you

to change our way of living just because you want to after falling in love with Mr. Buckley?

ever. However, he was displeased because of his jealousy, the efforts Abigail put on Greg, and also how she

person he respected the most. He didn't want to see her upset, but now that she wanted to disband them just because Greg barged into Hitman Island alone,

fire and water for you, Miss Abigail. The guys and I, any one

ran out, and there seemed to be crystal-clear liquid in the corner

terrible

thought

she lifted the covers, wanting to chase after him, but when she saw her plastered ankle, which

Addison's just upset; let

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

did Greg Buckley do to get Miss

at this point, but he

perform surgery on him when she needed care the most! What's so good about a guy like him? How lonely

he

she heard footsteps and found an awkward-feeling Addison returning with a bag of oranges. With that, she pulled a smile. "How did you know I

reluctant as Addison was, he swallowed it all when

I not when I know you inside and

I feel naked in front of

reply got him bursting into

mean something to Miss Abigail too when she's willing to coax me,

being rude just

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

one despite being at a crossroads now. He could get where

words. He could accept whatever reason

see what they think. We've gotten used to our way of

abandoned by society. If Abigail hadn't sheltered them, who knew if they'd still be alive today? Hence, he couldn't make the decision for the others, even though it didn't matter much

one. I was just rambling out 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 first,

finally quietly sat down and continued paring the apple he didn't get to finish