Chapter 168 Break Free From Him
Abigail’s stare turned icy. “Do you have any proof?”
“He ended up with food poisoning from your cooking. Doesn’t that speak for itself?” Candace countered.
“He was the one who handled the groceries. Are you
suggesting he poisoned himself and then pinned it on me?” Abigail questioned.
“You!” Candace’s expression darkened with anger. “Ms. Lloyd, you’re being completely unreasonable!”
“At least I’m not cherry–picking facts like you,” Abigail retorted.
Tension hung thick in the air between them.
“That’s enough!” Stephen cut in sharply. His handsome features were now icy as he fixed Abigail with a glare. Shouldn’t you know exactly why I want a divorce, Abigail? I don’t want to sound harsh. You’d better sign the agreement, or
“Or what?” Abigail stared back at the man she had once loved and with whom she had been happy. A bitter irony tingled within her. “Are you going to kill me?”
Her words hung lightly in the air and landed softly on Stephen’s heart like a subtle jab he couldn’t shake off. Wasn’t she the one pushing for the divorce? Why was she raising these issues now?
Stephen’s v ⚫ grew stern. “What exactly do you find
bring it up.”
Abigail tightened her grip, yet her demeanor stayed serene as she declared, “Divorce is off the table until we resolve this.”
Stephen frowned deeply.
Candace cut in, “Stephen, Ms. Lloyd is being incredibly stubborn. Maybe we should consider legal action.”
“I’ve already notified the authorities. Once the test results are in, Stephen, you’ll regret this,” Abigail stated.
Candace hesitated, her eyes betraying a flicker of emotion. Stephen turned to her, saying, “You should head back now.”
Looking concerned, Candace murmured, “But-”
“Don’t worry,” Stephen interrupted, giving her a reassuring look. Candace ultimately got up and left the ward. Stephen couldn’t- tear his eyes away until she was out of sight.
Abigail fought the urge to slap some sense into him. Was he that reluctant to see Candace leave? Did he have such strong feelings for her? And where did that leave Abigail in his eyes? She pulled out a chair and sat down, fixing him with an intense
stare.
Stephen furrowed his brows. “What are you staring at?”
“I’m staring at the scoundrel I used to love,” Abigail replied.
Stephen’s expres n darkened. After a moment, he said, “I got sick from your cooking. That’s a fact.”
“I didn’t poison you, and that’s a fact too.”
“Where’s the proof?”
“The authorities are still investigating.”
Stephen fixed her with a penetrating stare. “Abigail, I believe you this time. Sign the agreement, and let’s get divorced.”
Abigail sneered defiantly, “I won’t.”
Stephen was on the verge of losing it. What was she thinking anyway? Wasn’t this her golden opportunity to break free from him? Why wouldn’t she agree to sign the agreement? Why was she unwilling to divorce now? She had already called him name in the book. Why stick around?
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Abigail peered into his deep, enigmatic eyes, unsure of his thoughts. She studied his face, then rose abruptly and leaned
- in.
at are yo
Stephen frowned. doing?”
A touch of bitter amusement flickered in Abigail’s eyes. What’s wrong with me getting close to my husband?“