In Darkness and Despair Chapter 9

In Darkness and Despair Chapter 9

Chapter

Abigail had come to find Naomi, but she never expected to witness such a scene

By a strange twist of fate, the waitress who had been bullied was none other than the mother of the cornea donor she was looking for 

She really should have brought Eric bere to see what his socalled kind, gentle, saintly junior was really like at heart

Naomi staggered from the shove and fell to the floor. Nicole, however, didn’t even glance at her, stepping over her like a proud peacock on her high heels

Humiliated and trembling, Naomi could only clench her fists and suppress her tears

Just as Abigail was about to comfort her and strike up a conversation, a sudden sharp pain shot through her eyes, blurring her vision. She almost collapsed but fortunately managed to grab hold of the wall beside her

By the time she recovered, Naomi was no longer in sight. The corridor led to the garden, so Abigail guessed she must have gone to find a quiet spot to 

Incover

Enduring the stinging pain in her eyes, she hurried to the garden. It was relatively empry, with only a few guests idly charting while holding drinks. After searching around, she still couldn’t find Naomi. Just as she was about to head toward the greenhouse, another wave of pain hit her, and her vision went completely dark again

Panicked, she grabbed a nearby light pole to steady herself, waiting for the episode to pass

Suddenly, a powerful force pushed from behind, sending Abigail stumbling forward. Before she could stop herself from falling into the pool, a strong perfumescent reached her nose 

It was the same scent she had just smelled a mo 

moment ago 

It was Reese 

The cold water rushed over her head, and Abigail failed in panic

Help.. helpTcan’t swim” 

Her eyes burned in the darkness, and the more she struggled to grab something, the deeper she sank into the water

Despair seemed to swallow her whole

Was she really going to die here today

Just as she thought all hope was lost, she heard the sound of splashing water

Someone had jumped into the pool

A strong arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her to the surface. Rolled rushed through her as she gasped for air. But in her haste, she began coughing violently 

As the darkness before her receded, Abigail turned to see who had saved her, only to be met by a familiar, handsome face

Eric

No, it wasn’t him

The face before her resembled Eric’s, but his eyebrows and eyes were colder, exuding an aggressive sharpness. The face before her was more composed 

and restrained, with a gentler gize

Abigail realized she must be going crazy. She was on the verge of divorce, yet she saw Eric in everyone

Are you alright? ?the man asked, his voice was calm and filled with deep concern

She managed a grateful smile. I’m fine. Thank you for saving me,” 

I’ll take you up,he said, supporting her waist with one arm while swimming her toward the shore. After pulling her out of the water, he climbed up himself 

Abigail’s wet gown clung to her body, accentuating her graceful figure. The worst part was that her dress was white and once wet, it became almost 

entirely transparent

Many people in the garden were now staring, and several men cast lecherous, suggestive looks at her. Embarrassed, she crossed her arms, shying away. unsure what to do

A jacket, warm from the man’s body, draped over her shoulders, shielding her from prying eyes. She locked up at him with gratitude and politely thanked him again

Thank you. I’ll clean the jacket and return it to you,she said

The man’s gaze lingered on her for a moment before he spoke. Don’t you remember mo?

Sorry, you are..Abigail stared at his face, carefully studying him. Gradually, recognition flickered in her eyes, and she exclaimed, Ryan Gomez? What are you doing here?” 

Ryan was her classmate from college. Despite coming from a poor background, he was exceptionally talented and had been bullied during their studies

He had even had the opportunity to study abroad and been granted a scholarship, yet they were snatched away. However, Abigail had helped him reclaim them

After graduation, he stared his own business, which she secretly arranged for Connor to invest in

Back then, she was still the proud heiress of the Reed family, but now… 

Looking at his dignified and graceful demeanor and the impeccably tailored custommade suit, it was clear he had succeeded in his ventures and achieved greatness

I was invited here, but I didn’t expect to run into you,Ryan said, his gaze fixed on her

He silently marveled, grateful he had come, as he never knew when he would have another chance to see her

After Abigail helped him, they had always been on good terms. However, as the Reed family fell apart, she married Eric and became focused on her role as a housewife. Their contact had gradually faded

Seeing him again now, she was surprised and asked about his life

As expected, he had succeeded in business and was now the president of a listed company. Though not as powerful as toptier aristocratic families, he still held a significant position in high society

After recounting his experiences over the years, Ryan looked at her. What about you? How have you been?” 

Abigail fell silent for a moment before smiling and nodding. Not bad” 

Life as Eric’s wife, with everything handed to her and no worries about debt or instability, could indeed be considered good

A fleeting emotion crossed Ryan’s eyes, one Abigail couldn’t quite read, but it vanished quickly, replaced by a soft smile

Since we’ve run into each other, let me take you our for a meal. I remember you’re a bit picky with food, and the banquet offerings might not suit your taste. You probably haven’t eaten much, right?” 

At his suggestion, Abigail realized she was indeed a bit hungry. However, she still had to find Naomi to discuss the cornea donation. This matter couldn’t be delayed any longer

Maybe next time. I’m not really in a state to eat right now.” 

Ryan realized she was in no condition to stay out any longer and nodded understandingly, How about 1 send you home?” 

Alright.This time. Abigail didn’t refuse

She gave him the address of Jacinta’s apartment, and he drove her to the building. Before she stepped out of the car, they exchanged contact information and set a date for the meal

As she walked toward the entrance, her eyes suddenly started hurting again, and her vision faded. Not wanting him to notice, she pretended to act normal, following her memory as she continued on 

Just as she was about to breathe a sigh of relief after entering the building, she accidentally bumped her leg against a trash can in the stairwell

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In Darkness and Despair Novel

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