The Spare Wife by Nadia Gordon

Chapter 301 I Want to Invite You to Dinner

Sean raised an eyebrow, and his eyes briefly held an appreciative glint for her quick wit.

“I have considered that possibility as well. However, I’m leaning toward your first assumption,” he said as he set down his coffee.

Abigail walked over to another single-seater couch and looked at him calmly. “This matter involves the life of your friend. What are you going to do about it? I don’t have the right to intervene. Besides, I also want to know just which Pearson is targeting me.”

Kelly might be involved. However, this was clearly a long con. So, someone had to be behind her.

“I won’t show any mercy when it comes to Alfie’s situation. I want to make this

very clear beforehand. Eric spoke in your favor on Instagram, and I know you’re grateful to him. However, if he’s truly aligned with the Pearsons, I’ll deal with him along with them,” Sean said as he looked into her eyes, his tone frosty,

I understand,” Abigail replied seriously.

She was undoubtedly grateful for Eric’s support on Instagram. Nonetheless, she didn’t know the full extent of his connection with the Pearsons. Plus, Sean’s friend’s life was almost lost due to their actions. How could she even propose anything of the sort?

“Abigail, I don’t mean to put you in a difficult position. It’s just that if I don’t teach the Pearsons a lesson, they might think we are easy prey. Once such a thought takes root in their minds, they might come to Pendorf to cause trouble,” Sean said in a much gentler tone.

Abigail nodded. “I understand your point. You don’t need to explain it to me.”

He couldn’t be sure if she genuinely understood his point or if she simply didn’t want to hear his explanation, thinking it was just an excuse. Still, it didn’t matter what she truly thought as he wouldn’t stay his hand when dealing with the Pearsons.

be on my way now.” He stood up with a somewhat disappointed look that

she would stand by his side. Alas, the orchestrated media narrative once again

had a strong sense of loyalty and gratitude, wouldn’t overlook the kindness shown

lowered his gaze and left while appearing somewhat

hushed

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much…

task. Yet, Abigail couldn’t help but wonder what had made

couldn’t fathom what he was thinking and didn’t bother

The traumatic experience of Alfie’s stabbing had left her deeply shaken. Abigail naturally took note of her grandmother’s mood as she hadn’t seen

see a faint smile on Analise’s

Analise noticed Abigail’s arrival, she spoke immediately. “I’ll cook your favorite dish tonight. By the

taken aback for a moment and then shook her head. “I’m not sure. I

We can’t help in other ways, but inviting him for

didn’t want to

saving a life was a significant favor, and a single meal wouldn’t be enough to repay it.

I’ll

intentions were clear, and it would be impolite to

“Do you know

it up with me when you went missing.” Abigail explained quickly, as she was

him for saving me. However, he is not someone we can afford to mess with,” Analise said with lowered eyes, and her tone was

softly, “I’ll figure out a way to

before. So, you should know where to draw the line,”