The Spare Wife by Nadia Gordon

Chapter 138 Trying To Understand

Abigail truly cared about no one now. Not only did she not care about Sean’s prestige, but she also disregarded Cornelie’s words.

“She doesn’t know how to do anything. What can she achieve outside? With a capable husband like

you, she’s still insistent on earning a meager salary outside. Only people who come from the countryside have such poor mindsets,” Cornelie criticized with disdain.

Sean used to dislike Abigail, and he would forget such words in the past. As he carefully listened, he

couldn’t help but feel that these words were like thorns pricking at his heart.

“Grandma, have you always been talking to her like this?” he asked suddenly.

“Why? Did I say anything wrong? We’ve spent thousands to feed and clothe her, yet she’s never

given us a child,” Cornelie muttered.

After listening indifferently, he said, “I’ve said before that I don’t want kids. Why are you making

things difficult for her? Why did you ask her to come back today?”

His tone carried a hint of anger, and Cornelie could sense it. She stuttered, “I-I found a doctor to

treat her.”

“It won’t help. I don’t want a child,” he said coldly before hanging up

the phone.

Sean was not just about him but also the resentment that built up over these three

they first got married, he felt that Abigail had

ulterior motives, so she deserved to be mistreated by Cornelie. This initial sense of

become a habit, and he grew accustomed to ignoring

kind of emotions she had experienced during these three

soon as he hung up,

of anger. “Have you been cheating, and did

cheat!” Sean

Now, she’s gone out to work. What kind of husband are you?

how much you’ve spent on Joan!”

it’s not a heinous crime. We don’t have children yet, and she wants to pursue her dreams. What’s wrong with that?” Sean countered

gritted his teeth.

leaving Sean frustrated

dissatisfied with everything, so he sent a message to Abigail.

message, he co dn’t focus on his work

response.

hand, Abigail was working non-stop, and

market. That was when

settled herself in the car, she called him back, but just a few seconds after

connected, he hung up.

frustration and couldn’t be bothered

minutes later, Sean returned the call. Once the call was connected, he pretended to sound. normal.

Grandpa say?”

her actions today might affect her grandmother and him, for they had agreed to put on a

promise.

you be back?” He felt that his grandfather’s words were meaningless, and if he

angry because

you want me to see a doctor, you probably need it more.” She was now determined not to see a doctor, for she wouldn’t consider having a child

Do you want to try to see if they’re effective?” He

teased her.

her cheeks turned slightly red as she replied in