Abigail smiled, but Jayce could see the doubt in her eyes. "Hello, Amile, nice to meet you.""Hello, Abigail, nice to meet you too," Amile replied, her voice sweet but with an undercurrent that Jayce couldn't ignore. She sat down next to Jayce without invitation, making him uncomfortable."Jayce, it's been so long since I've seen you. I missed you," Amile said, trying to be overly familiar. She placed her hand on Jayce's, her eyes filled with hidden meaning.Jayce felt extremely uneasy, but he knew he couldn't completely shut down Amile in front of Abigail. "Amile, Abigail and I are in the middle of a date. Perhaps you should...""Oh, it's okay," Amile interrupted. "I just wanted to say hi. I won't be a bother."Abigail looked at Jayce with growing suspicion. "Jayce, is there something going on?"Jayce knew he had to act quickly to avoid any misunderstandings. He stood up, grabbed Amile's hand, and pulled her to a corner of the café, away from their table. "Amile, we need to talk priv
While talking to Tyler, Jayce's phone suddenly rang. It's Mr. WilliamJayce was surprised when he received a call from his father, William. He asked him to come to his office in the afternoon, which was quite unusual because Mr. William usually did not call Jayce at times like this if it was not important. Jayce couldn't help but wonder what was waiting for him.When Jayce entered his father's office, he was surprised to see Amile already sitting there. She looked at him with a strange smile, while Mr. William sat behind the desk with a stern expression."Dad, what's wrong?" Jayce asked, trying to keep his tone calm.Mr. William signaled Jayce to sit down. "Jayce, I've thought a lot about this and have decided that it's time for us to discuss your and Amile's future."Jayce felt his heart sink. He knew that this meeting was not a coincidence. "Dad, I don't understand. What future?"Mr. William looked straight into Jayce's eyes, his voice full of authority. "I want to talk about you an
Mr. William looked at Jayce, his eyes filled with disappointment. "Jayce, you are disappointing me. You don't understand the importance of this decision. You are only thinking about yourself and not the future of our family and the company."Jayce felt a pang of pain at his father's words, but he knew he couldn't give up. "Father, I understand the significance of this decision, but I cannot sacrifice my personal happiness. I believe there are other ways to ensure the company's growth without forcing me into an unwanted marriage."Mr. William sighed, his voice lowering. "Jayce, you need to understand that in life, sometimes we have to make difficult decisions for the greater good. You need to grow up and accept your responsibilities."Jayce knew his father wouldn't easily change his mind, but he couldn't give up on what he believed in. "Father, I respect your opinion, but I cannot agree to this marriage. I will do everything I can to ensure the company's growth without sacrificing my h
When Jayce left his father's office, he felt relieved but also worried. He knows that he will face more difficulties in the future, but he believes that his and Abigail's love will help them overcome all challenges. You need to keep fighting and keep faith in what you believe in.Jayce drove home, his mind filled with thoughts and emotions. He knows that he did the right thing by refusing marriage with Amile, but he also understands that this decision will cause many difficulties and conflicts. He needed to talk to Abigail and tell her everything, so they could both get through this difficult time together.When Jayce arrived home, he found Abigail waiting for him in the living room. She looked at him with worried and concerned eyes. "Jayce, you seem tired. What happened?"Jayce sat down next to Abigail, holding her hand. "Abigail, I need to tell you something important. My father wanted me to marry Amile for the sake of the company and family. But I refused."Abigail looked at Jayce,
Abigail returns home after a long day at school. She opened the old wooden door and gently closed it behind her. Their house is not a luxury villa or luxury apartment, but just a small, normal house in the suburbs.Abigail walked into the kitchen, opened the refrigerator and poured herself a glass of cool water. Looking around the house, Abigail realized her father was not here. She knew he had an important appointment with a business partner today. Usually such meetings don't last too long, but today was later than usual.She walked to the window and looked at the scenery outside. The sky was starting to get gloomy, dark clouds gathered, signaling a heavy rain was coming. Abigail suddenly felt worried. Her father never forgot to bring an umbrella every time he went out, but this morning he left home in a hurry and left the umbrella at the corner of the door.The rain suddenly came, heavy drops of water hitting the window, creating steady splashing sounds. Abigail bit her lip, not tak
Mr. Henry breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. You have to pay attention to taking care of your health, don't let the disease reoccur.""I know, Dad." Abigail nodded, her eyes gently looking at her father.Abigail and Mr. Henry sat quietly together, feeling the warmth spreading in the small house."Abigail, you should rest. You must be very tired today," Mr. Henry said, his voice warm and full of concern.Abigail smiled and gently replied, "I'm okay, dad. I want to be with you a little longer.""You are always strong and hardworking. Dad is so lucky to have you." Mr. Henry looked at his daughter, filled with pride and love.Abigail felt a heavy heart when she saw her father suffer. The wound on Mr. Henry's leg and the crumpled coins in the old cloth bag are clear evidence of the sacrifices and hardships he went through. Every time she saw the tiredness clearly visible on his face, her heart felt an indescribable pain.Remembering Joseph's suggestion, she became even more confused.
Abigail weakly swallowed the pill, her vision blurring. After a few minutes, Abigail's breathing gradually became more steady, and her face slowly regained its color. Mr. Henry sighed in relief, but the fear had not entirely dissipated."Are you feeling better, Abigail?"Abigail nodded slightly, still weak. "Yes, I feel better. Thank you, Dad."Mr. Henry hugged his daughter tightly, tears welling up. "I'm sorry, Abigail. I've made you endure so much. I really don't know what to do anymore."Abigail gently placed her hand on her father's shoulder, her gaze tender yet resolute. "Dad, I just want you to be happy and healthy."Mr. Henry remained silent, filled with emotions. He knew his daughter was right, but the fear and trauma from the past still weighed heavily on his mind. However, seeing Abigail's determined eyes warmed his heart."Abigail, I will think about this. I promise you."Abigail smiled, though still tired. "I believe in you, Dad. We'll get through this together."After Abi
The woman burst into tears, her sobs echoed in the quiet room. "Please, we are just innocent people. Please forgive us!"Jayce stepped closer, the paper knife still in his hand, the cold metal reflecting the light in the room. The people tied up in front of him were all trembling, their eyes showing extreme fear."Please, spare our lives! We can atone for our sins!" the woman begged, her voice choked up. "I have an old mother and young children, they need me. Please, give me a chance."Jayce stopped, his eyes coldly scanning each person. In front of him was a man trying to drag himself on the ground with his knees, his eyes looking up at Jayce pleadingly. "Jayce, Joseph is really not ordinary. He is also pretending to be sick. I swear to you, please be careful and reconsider."Jayce frowned, suspicion flashing in his eyes. "Speak clearly."The man took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. "That day, in the hospital room, Joseph suddenly woke up and attacked the two of us. He was very s