Chapter 157 Stephen is Awake
Abigail’s knees buckled for a moment.
“Are you out of your mind?”
Eloise hurried over. “They’ve been married for almost a year. Stephen knows Abbie the most. He knows she wouldn’t poison him!”
“Really?”
Justin flashed her a meaningful smile. Then, he pushed open the door to the ward and entered.
Eloise frowned. “Hey, what do you mean by that? You need to explain yourself before going in!”
She tried to follow Justin but was stopped by the bodyguards.
Since she was Abigail’s friend, she was not allowed in either.
“Damn it!” Eloise puffed her cheeks in frustration. She then turned around to see the sickly pale Abigail staring ahead in a
daze.
“Abbie, don’t listen to his nonsense. He’s just trying to scare you!” Eloise rushed to her side.
Abigail shook her head. “He might be right. Stephen might really hate me.”
Eloise was confused. “That’s impossible. He loved you deeply before he regained his memory. Those feelings won’t
disappear so easily even though he has regained his memory.
Abigail’s lips twitched, and she forced a bitter smile. “If it were the old Stephen, I’d be sure he wouldn’t doubt me. But now, I’m
not so sure.”
The real Stephen was unpredictable, suspicious by nature, and sometimes ruthless. It was a side of him that she had never
seen before.
She had only heard about his past, but she wasn’t involved in his life back then. On the other hand, Justin was Stephen’s friend and knew many things about him. There had to be some truth to it for him to say that.
Eloise hugged her. “Abbie, don’t worry. It won’t happen.”
Abigail closed her eyes and rested briefly in Eloise’s embrace.
After a moment, Eloise said, “Come on, let’s grab some
breakfast. You need to keep your strength up if you’re going to
wait for him to wake up.”
Abigail wanted to refuse, but the thought of collapsing and not being there when Stephen woke up made her agree. She
nodded. “Okay.”
Eloise let out a sigh of relief. They left the hospital and grabbed a quick bite nearby.
When they returned, the door to the ward was open.
Stacy walked out, and upon seeing them, she smirked. “Hah, so what if you’re Stephen’s wife? Caddy is the one looking after him inside now. She’s the daughter–in–law that the Lockharts acknowledge! You’re nothing!”
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She could never forget the time when Abigail slapped her across the face. She could still feel the pain now. Being a vengeful person, she was determined to make Abigail pay!
Eloise scowled. “How dare a mistress act so arrogant? Times are getting pretty lawless!”
Stacy’s expression darkened. “You should know best who the real mistress is!”
Eloise was about to retort, but Abigail stopped her.
“Forget it,” she said faintly.
Eloise had let her emotions get the better of her. Indeed,
arguing with Stacy now was futile and would only dampen
their spirits.
Hooking her arm through Abigail’s, Eloise led her toward the ward.
Stacy blocked their path, saying, “Mr. Lockhart said you’re not allowed in!” She then proudly lifted her chin.
Eloise finally lost her temper. “Are you a guard dog or something? Seeing as you follow the Lockharts‘ orders so obediently, maybe you should have a leash around your neck!”
“You!”
Stacy’s expression turned stormy with anger. Just as she was about to retort, a commotion broke out inside.
“Stephen, you’re awake?”