Side Chick Era... Over

Chapter 528

Abby’s face fell the moment she heard those words. Disappointment was written all over her face.

But she quickly followed up with a concerned question. “Did my dad change his mind? Or did he give you a hard time, try to threaten you? Just tell me, I’ll think of something.”

Looking at the genuine and friendly girl in front of her, Sharon asked, “You really want me to join your family that badly?”

“Of course,” Abby said with a firm nod. “If you move into our home, Dad won’t keep hovering over me all the time.”

Sharon blinked. “Why does your dad keep such a close eye on you?”

A bit embarrassed, Abby replied, “Because I’m terrible at everything. Lazy, too. And when it comes to school, I’m always at the bottom of the class. My dad’s always been this overachiever. He wants me to improve in every way. Music, chess, calligraphy, etiquette-those I can deal with. But recently, he even tried to make me study business. The moment the teacher starts talking, I start dozing off…”

She sighed, then continued with a pout. “Dad quizzes me all the time. If I fail, he cuts my allowance. Every month, it’s the same. I end up with nothing. It’s tragic. But if you joined the family, maybe you could take some of the pressure off me…”

Sharon couldn’t help the soft smile that surfaced.

Abby was surprisingly honest.

“Aren’t you afraid I’ll fight you over

and stronger, I’d be happy for you to join the company. I don’t care for that,” Abby said candidly. “As long

made a face. “My dad’s version of affection is pushing me to improve and

laughed. Abby really was charming in

When he’s back, your dad probably won’t

anymore.”

let out a sigh. “Yeah, I mean, part of me doesn’t want to study, sure. But also… I wish our

in an accident. That big house, and just her in it, was far too quiet for someone who thrived on noise

like the Malcolm family.

had three older brothers.

yet know that Sharon was also from the Kalen

“Abby, you should keep this

to bounce back to her usual high

you join our family or not, it’s a gift. Just

and gave

as