Chapter 23
Abigail bit her lip, stomped her foot, and her whole face twisted with frustration
“Austin, you and you didn’t want to marry me I was the one who called off the engagement! What else do you want from me? Her voice wavered. “I just want things between us to go back to how they uned to be “%
“And yes, I was wrong to take credit for saving Rosa. Tve already paid for that. Can’t you just forgive me?” She raised her voice, calling toward Austin’s closed door But there was no response
Instead, Lex and Aiden came out into the ballway, that expressions stormy from being disturbed
“What’s with all the yelling?” Lev snapped |||
Abigail immediately softened, her voice small and pitiful just wanted to ask Austin to help me with my bandage, but he wouldn’t. Could you guys help me
She looked up at them with pleading eyes.
Aiden shook his head right away. “Nope. If he doesn’t want to help, why should we? Don’t you have hands? Or a minor??
Lev was just as cold, not even bothering to answer
Abigail expression faltered. That’s when she noticed Lev’s black lounge set with a brooch pinned to it, and Aiden’s new sapphire earrings–little details that made her heart sink. Those were gifts from Rosa, ones Abigail used to convince them to toss in a drawer and forget.
Now, they were wearing them proudly.
to be happy.
Abigail clenched her fists, forcing a sweet gentle tonn. “Lev, Aiden, I know you still care about Rosa, I don’t want to get between you. I just want you both to be h really
actually have an idea. I can be your cover with Mrs Schiller, and I can help you get Rosa to meet up. If you treat her right, play the hero, and show her how you feel, she’ll definitely be moved. Maybe you’ll even get back together soon.X
Just the Austin’s door opened quietly. He stepped out, listening in silence.l
Lev raised an eyebrow. “Oh yeah? Let’s hear it,”
Abigailclips curved in a sly smile. “I invite Rose out She’ll probably have a few drinks at the bar. If something happens and you guys step in to save her, it’s the perfect chance to show her how much you care.”
Saying this, she pulled out her phone and, night in front of them, sent Rosa a message
Rosa, I know I’ve messed up a lot want to sincerely apologize. After this, I won’t bother you again–my mom and I plan to leave the Schuler family, and we might not see each other anymore Can we meet one last time?
A few minutes later, Rose replied with a simple, Okay
Abigal smiled smugly “See? She agreed.”
She twed off another text: Tomorrow night at 6. Nightfall Bar Il be waiting for you.
The thee Schuler brothers exchanged glances, the expressions Imally relaxing a intle Aiden nodded. “Alright, do your thing. We’ll be there on time.
When Lev and Austin also nodded. Aliquil could barely beide her excitement. She hummed a tune all the way back to her room
But the moment she sent a message to a shady contact, everything changed. Somente suck up and knocked her out cold.
Adin spun a baseball bat in his hand, face twisted with disgust. He picked up Abigaile phone and tossed it to Austin
Austan quickly tapped in the code and unlocked it, his eyes landing on the most recent mussaga
To Wang Tomonow, the woman in the photo–fil drug het. Do whatever you want with her, just don’t say my name. No matter who asks, keep it quiett A teply came instantly Gut it
The way they messaged made it obvious this wasn’t the f
Auster’s gup tightened around the phone, his jaw clenched, his face cold as ice
