Not One, But Two!
Chapter 61

Chapter 61

Chapter 61

Abigail couldn't contain her tears any longer. "You don't have to comfort me. It's all my fault. I alwaysknew about Hugh's unique identity, but I was the one who didn't stop it in time. I admit that I was selfishas I've always felt more relaxed leaving Alissa with Hugh. That way, I'd be able to focus on mysurgeries, and I wouldn't have to worry about her causing any troubles out there. However, I neverthought about the consequences of a child following Hugh all the time. As a mom, I failed to considerall these things. I was too—"

"That's enough. Stop talking about it since it's over. Fortunately, Alissa is fine now. I'll never let anyonehurt you girls ever again." He pulled her close for a hug. How could he not feel bad when he knew howterrible Abigail felt?

However, since things had already turned out the way they did, there was no point in assigning blame.Abigail rested in Greg's arms and inhaled his scent as she tried her best to calm herself down. Hershoulders were still trembling. She wasn't one who cried often. Ever since the incident that happenedfive years ago, she knew that crying wouldn't change a thing. Since then, she had told herself that shehad to be strong. Yet, she realized that she wasn't all that strong after all.

She also needed someone to rely on, and she needed someone to care for her. Although she knewthat things weren't going to work out between her and Greg, she was still greedy for his love and careright then.

Greg felt his heart aching even more when he saw how much she was trying to control her tears. "Youshould get some rest. I'll take care of Alissa, so you don't have to worry. If anything happens to her, I'lltell you immediately. Just listen to me for once, okay? What's going to happen to Arianna if youcollapse now?" Abigail had already been awake for 36 hours by then, and Greg was afraid that herbody would not be able to handle it.

Abigail nodded. She trusted Greg because of his love for the children. She stumbled out of Alissa'sroom and prepared a mattress for herself before lying on it and falling asleep. Greg quickly went over toput a blanket over her after he saw how tired she was. Although Alissa's condition was stable, she hadyet to wake up. When Greg thought about the first time that he saw Alissa, he felt his heart ache.

Meanwhile, Zachary had already been treated, and Greg's men were keeping an eye on him. Theywere going to make sure that he suffered. However, when Greg thought about Abigail's skills and thelook in her eye earlier that day, he decided to get Troy to investigate Abigail's past. Greg wanted toknow more about her lifestyle and environment during her five years spent overseas.

Abigail didn't sleep very well. She had a few dreams of a bloody Alissa standing in front of her whilewailing and sobbing. "Mommy, why did you let me follow Papa to Rorea?" Abigail could only sobwithout saying anything.

Greg noticed that Abigail seemed to be having a bad dream in her sleep, so he stepped forward to holdher hand. Abigail felt a warm feeling spreading through her body, and she felt more secure after that.She didn't know how long she had slept, but the next time she woke up, she found Greg leaningagainst the bed beside her. Alissa was still fast asleep.

"Are you awake? Do you want something to eat?" Greg asked immediately. Abigail shook her headbefore looking at the time. She had only slept for two hours. "You should sleep for a while more. Youdidn't sleep too well just now."

Abigail shook her head. "I can't sleep until Alissa wakes up." She got up and washed up beforechecking Alissa's vitals again. She heaved a sigh of relief after she made sure that everything wasnormal. "I'm going to go out for some air." Abigail felt suffocated inside.

Greg knew how she felt, so he didn't stop her. "Sure. Stay safe."

"Okay." Abigail headed out after that.

Arianna and Valerie had already left to get some rest, while Abigail took Greg's car to the mall. Sherecalled how Alissa had a pair of boxing gloves that she really liked. Abigail hadn't agreed to buy it forher previously, but she felt like buying it for her daughter right then. Life is too fragile, and you'll neverknow if you'll live to see the next sunrise. I had never expected my daughter to experience such aterrible incident at such a young age, but this has given me a huge warning.

After paying for the gloves and heading out of the store, someone came in Abigail's way. "Howshameless are you, Abigail? Jonathan is my boyfriend, so why are you pestering him?" Emma poppedout from nowhere before blocking Abigail from leaving.

Abigail wasn't in a good mood, so she was snappy when she saw the woman she detested. "F*ck off!"she hissed. Her words triggered Emma even more. "How dare you get so arrogant with me? Do youthink you're all great just because you're the best surgeon in the world? If I wanted to mess with you, Icould ruin your reputation overnight!" Emma reached a hand out to jab Abigail fearlessly.

Abigail had already been angry from the start. Now that Emma was provoking her, she couldn't stopherself from grabbing Emma's finger before applying some strength onto it. "Do you want to die? I'vetold you not to mess with me. Can't you understand something as simple as that?"

"Ah! Ouch!" Emma felt as if her finger was about to break, so she let out a loud cry. However, Abigaildidn't seem to hear anything. "You can continue provoking me if you don't want your finger anymore.I'm in a really bad mood now, and I wouldn't mind sending you to hell if you wish to die now," shehissed. There was an evil, deathly glare in Abigail's eyes that nearly made Emma piss her pants. Sincewhen did this woman's eyes become so scary?

Abigail found herself amused at the fearful look in Emma's eyes. She instantly pushed Emma's handaway before parting her legs to leave. Abigail had pushed Emma a little too hard, and Emma fell face-first onto the ground. It took her a while to return to her senses. I can't believe I was scared of Emmajust now! How could this be?

"Just you wait, Abigail! I'm not going to let you go so easily!" But Emma's words weren't a threat toAbigail at all. Abigail brought the boxing gloves back to Allie's Garden without realizing that Emma wasfollowing right behind her. When Emma found out that Abigail was in Allie's Garden, she nearly lost hermind.

"How dare she stay at Allie's Garden? This b*tch! She must have gotten Jonathan to buy her a place!Ugh!" Emma was fuming all the way until she returned to the Kain Residence. When Sasha saw howangry Emma was, she hurried over to Emma. "Who made you angry? Has Jonathan looked for youyet?"

"I didn't go over to Jonathan's. I bumped into Abigail. Did you know that she's staying in Allie's Garden,Mom?!" Emma was filled with jealousy and hatred.

Philip looked up instantly. "Where did you say Abigail stays?" Only then did Emma realize that Philipwas home. She quickly calmed herself down. "Didn't you go to the office, Dad?"

"I'm asking you a question. Where did you say Abigail stays?"

"Allie's Garden!" Emma didn't dare to offend Philip, so she answered him truthfully. Allie's Garden?Everyone in Harrion knew where Allie's Garden was. Just having money itself wasn't enough for one topurchase a home at Allie's Garden—the houses in that area were truly for the wealthiest of thewealthiest. If one could live in that area, they'd be proud just by saying where they lived.

Philip would have never expected Abigail to stay in Allie's Garden. How much does that brat earn? TheKain Corporation had been suffering losses after their failed projects in the past two years. If it weren'tfor Jonathan's support, they would've been bankrupt now. Philip was especially furious since Abigailhadn't offered any help to the family despite earning so much money. She's such a traitor!

"Someone call Abigail. I need to talk to her." Philip had decided that he was going to gain somebenefits from his eldest daughter. Sasha recalled how skillful Abigail had been when she last met her.

"That brat has really good combat skills now. I'm afraid nothing good will come out of it even if youcontact her," she said.

"Hmph! I'm her father! Furthermore, doesn't she want to know about her mother? If she wants to know,I can tell her about it, but she will have to provide some support to the company. She's still part of theKain Family no matter what." Sasha froze after hearing Philip. She had always assumed that Philipdidn't know about Abigail's mother's issues. Does he know something about Abigail's mother?Throughout these years, Philip has always seemed uninterested in that woman, but it seems like he'sactually paying attention to her actions, huh?

Sasha felt rather uneasy at that thought. "Do you really know where her mother is, Philip? If you do,then why don't you look for her?"

"Why should I look for a woman who cheated on me?" Philip's face turned dark for a moment. Sashawas smart enough not to question him further, but she still felt rather uneasy deep down.

Emma was glad when she heard that Philip was planning to go after Abigail. "Let me look for her, Dad."

"Alright. I want you to deal with this properly. Don't make things too tense with your sister, okay? She'sthe Kain Family's eldest daughter, after all. The company still needs her support. Now that Jonathan isbeing rather cold toward you, you don't know how long your relationship with him is going to last. Fornow, you should attend more parties with him and see if you can meet any other men who might beinterested in you. You're still valuable as long as you aren't married. We can't just rely on Jonathan, youknow."

Philips' words came as a surprise to Emma. What does Dad mean by that? Is he asking me to look foranother man? No! I want to get married to Jonathan, and I want to be a part of the Fraser Family. In thewhole of Harrion, the Fraser Family was the only one who had some power apart from the four largest

families in town. Emma didn't dare to think about the four largest families, so she had to cling to theFraser Family no matter what.

"Dad, Jonathan and I are—"

"I'm tired now. Hurry up and contact Abigail." Philip didn't want to hear Emma's explanation, so hestood up and headed to the study. "I don't want anyone else, Mom. I only want Jonathan," Emma cried.

"You'll have to fight for what you want. Jonathan has been with you for five years already, yet he hasnever mentioned marriage. You'll have to replace a way." Sasha was worried as well. If Abigail didn't comeback, Sasha wouldn't be worried even if they dragged on for another five years. However, Abigail wasback now, and Jonathan clearly still had feelings for her.

The thought of Jonathan fooling around with Emma for five years and going back to Abigail madeSasha furious. Emma herself was just as worried. "You make things sound so easy, Mom. What am Isupposed to do?"

"You guys have been together for so long. Why aren't you pregnant?" Emma's face turned pale whenshe heard Sasha.