The Spare Wife by Nadia Gordon

Chapter 645 Hard Times Are Coming

Eastbay was much hotter than Capitalis.

Sean wanted to take off his clothes, but Abigail firmly refused, “Don’t take them off. Let’s wait until we get to Alice’s house.”

Ronaldo looked at Sean, who was still wearing thick clothes, and couldn’t help but suggest, “Perhaps you can take off one layer. It’s a big problem if you get too hot.”

“Okay… just take off your outer coat.” Abigail compromised as she noticed the sweat on Sean’s cheeks.

Sean quickly removed his coat and took a deep breath, feeling refreshed.

The three of them ventured further into the island.

The place still resembled a traditional village with bungalows and brick houses. The roadside grass was lush, and the sound of insects chirping was constant.

Abigail felt a sense of peace here.

They were accustomed to living in the bustling city, where everyone was always in a rush.

But here, there was a tranquility and slowness that could calm one’s mind.

They followed Ronaldo to Alice’s house. The old lady’s house was a very ordinary brick house with two rooms adjacent to the living room and not even a bathroom…

Sean had never lived in such a place and felt a little bewildered. “Can we even stay here?”

He asked Ronaldo.

Ronaldo walked in. “Why can’t we? Alice’s family used to have very good living conditions.”

him inside and noticed that the floor was still

cool and tidy.

a living? What about her children?” Abigail whispered to

picked up the teapot, finding that there was still water inside, and poured tea for

familiarity that he must have a close relationship with Alice.

that Alice hadn’t returned

the living room as soon as they stepped in,

a back door next to the living room and walked toward

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felt as if the door to a new world was also opening at that moment.

particularly beautiful, with many jars placed in the corners, and there was also a small area for raising chickens and ducks. The

observing his surroundings, and discovered that Alice’s backyard

were hanging in abundance under the

cup of tea and handed it to Sean. “How do you like it here? It’s beautiful, isn’t

great. It has a vibrant atmosphere, and most importantly, it’s very peaceful and serene.” Sean stood in the yard, listening to the nearby birds chirping and admiring the dappled light

“You’re here to heal your heart. Once your heart is well taken care of, everything else will fall

care of, what illness couldn’t be cured?

holding

death, don’t you think? Before this, Eric stayed here as well. He loved it here and lived with Alice

tea slowly.

was a wise fool with a

but look around. After taking it all in, she whispered, “I

little courtyard has its magic,” Ronaldo said with a

speaking, a voice came from outside, “Did

immediately