Chapter 138 Trying To Understand
Abigail truly cared about no one now. Not only did she not care about Seanâs prestige, but she also disregarded Cornelieâs words.
âShe doesnât know how to do anything. What can she achieve outside? With a capable husband like
you, sheâs still insistent on earning a meager salary outside. Only people who come from the countryside have such poor mindsets,â Cornelie criticized with disdain.
Sean used to dislike Abigail, and he would forget such words in the past. As he carefully listened, he
couldnât help but feel that these words were like thorns pricking at his heart.
âGrandma, have you always been talking to her like this?â he asked suddenly.
âWhy? Did I say anything wrong? Weâve spent thousands to feed and clothe her, yet sheâs never
given us a child,â Cornelie muttered.
After listening indifferently, he said, âIâve said before that I donât want kids. Why are you making
things difficult for her? Why did you ask her to come back today?â
His tone carried a hint of anger, and Cornelie could sense it. She stuttered, âI-I found a doctor to
treat her.â
âIt wonât help. I donât want a child,â he said coldly before hanging up
the phone.
Perhaps Abigailâs impatience with Sean was not just about him but also the resentment that built up over these three years, which he had always chosen to ignore.
Cornelieâs words were harsh, and when they first got married, he felt that Abigail had married him.
with ulterior motives, so she deserved to be mistreated by Cornelie. This initial sense of revenge.
had become a habit, and he grew accustomed to ignoring it.
He wasnât Abigail, so of course, he couldnât understand what kind of emotions she had experienced during these three years by his side.
As soon as he hung up, Colbyâs call came in.
Sean had just pressed the answer button when he heard Colbyâs fit of anger. âHave you been cheating, and did Abigail find out about it?â
âI didnât cheat!â Sean immediately defended himself.
âAbigail has always been obedient, working tirelessly at home for three years. Now, sheâs gone out to work. What kind of husband are you? Are you stingy when it comes to money? Donât think I donât
know how much youâve spent on Joan!â Colbyâs voice grew louder.
âSheâs just working; itâs not a heinous crime. We donât have children yet, and she wants to pursue her dreams. Whatâs wrong with that?â Sean countered his grandfather.
Hearing that, Colby gritted his teeth. âSheâd better be pursuing her dreams.â
The call ended, leaving Sean frustrated and tugging at his tie.
He was dissatisfied with everything, so he sent a message to Abigail. âDo you know what youâve done? I got scolded by Grandpa!
After sending the message, he co dnât focus on his work and kept checking his phone for Abigailâs
response.
On the other hand, Abigail was working non-stop, and it was soon 9.00PM when she finally left the
fabric market. That was when she noticed Seanâs message.
When she settled herself in the car, she called him back, but just a few seconds after the call was
connected, he hung up.
She chuckled in frustration and couldnât be bothered to make another call.
A few minutes later, Sean returned the call. Once the call was connected, he pretended to sound. normal. âI was dealing with something and couldnât answer earlier. Canât you call a second time?â
âWhat did Grandpa say?â she asked directly.
She had considered that her actions today might affect her grandmother and him, for they had agreed to put on a facade for the sake of the two elders. However, in her anger, she had broken her
promise.
âWhen will you be back?â He felt that his grandfatherâs words were meaningless, and if he told her,
she might get angry because of Joan.
âAbout six days. If you want me to see a doctor, you probably need it more.â She was now determined not to see a doctor, for she wouldnât consider having a child anymore.
âIâll see a doctor and get some pills. Do you want to try to see if theyâre effective?â He purposely
teased her.
Instantly, her cheeks turned slightly red as she replied in a low voice, âIdiot. Whatâs gotten into
you?â
âYou said to put on a facade in front of the elderly. My grandma has a weak heart, and politely decline if you canât come back. Or you can just call me,â he said.
At her words, she bit her l*p, secretly thinking, Is he planning to turn over a new leaf?âI understand,â she replied.
âWhere are you going for your business trip?â he asked again.
Looking at the unfamiliar streets outside, she instinctively replied, âBroham.â
you can
âOkay.â He acknowledged her reply before asking, âGrandpa has misunderstood me. Arenât you going to say something?â
âWhat? Do you
think itâs my fault because I didnât answer my phone today?â she countered. Heâs really good at finding excuses for himself; he always shifts the blame onto others.
âI didnât say it was your fault. Itâs just that we made a promise, and you acted unfairly.â He spoke a
bit more slowly.
Abigail did feel a bit guilty, so her tone softened. âWhen I get back⊠Iâll make you something nice,
okay?â
Seanâs voice was instantly filled with a hint of pleasure. âOkay.â
After the two hung up the phone, she looked out the window, feeling strangely relieved for no
apparent reason.
Back at the hotel where she was staying, she rested for two hours before taking a shower and getting ready to go out. Suddenly, she received a location-sharing request from Sean on her phone.
After she accented it in confusion she noticed that he was exceptionally close to her current