Chapter 15
“Lev, Austin, Aiden, did you guys just call out for the wrong person? You were talking to me, right?
Abigail strolled in like she owned the place, setting down three mismatched thermoses on the table and chattering away, mostly to herself.
1 made chicken soup. My own recipe. You guys got hurt pretty bad–must be killing you,
She reached out, trying to fuss over their injuries, but Lev jerked away on instinct. The movement sent pain shooting through him, but he still managed a cold, clipped reply
“Don’t touch me. I’m fine. They’re the ones who need you–go check on them
Abigail froze for a second, her smile faltering then turned to Austin and Aiden
“No, really, I’m good. No need
Tim fine too, Abby. Just sit down, will you? Quit worrying”
Austin and Alden shot her the same distant look, their voices polite but edged with discomfort.
Abigail’s big, doe eyes shimmered with tears. “Why are you all acting so cold? Did I do something
g wrong?
Her voice wobbled tears spilling down her cheeks
This is about the engagement isn’t it? But that wasn’t my choice. I know I’m just the housekeeper’s daughter, I know I’m not good enough for you. I never even dreamed I’d end up with any of you.
All ever wanted was to stay by your side, to take care of you. But the engagement–Grandma arranged that I couldn’t say no. Can’t you at least try to like me?” She looked so smell and careful, but all Lex, Austin, and Aiden felt was a restless imitation.
Ever since they realized their feelings for Rosa, marrying Abigail wasn’t even a question. If any of them showed her too much kindness, Grandma would force the mamage and they’d be stuck forever…
Ley made up his mind, his voice steady
never wanted to marry you. I admit, I liked you before, but now I know what I want. The only person I really love is Rosa. What I felt for you was just gratitude” You saved me during the earthquake. If you want something as thanks–ask, as long as it’s masonable, I’ll do i
If you and Manan need money, help. But only if you both leave the Schuler family. Or you can choose one of them, if that’s what you want. Either way, I’m not marrying you
Abigail just stood there, stunned, ears ringing
How could this happen?
The engagement was sel–why would he suddenly say no?:
El looked desperately at Austin and Alden, voice trembling
“Aurun, Auden, what about you two?”
were cool, his answer clear
Sorry. Abby: I don’t want is marry you either. The engagement was Grandina’s idea, not ours it’s not your fault, and it’s not about where you come from. I just don’t love you enough to spend my life with you ”
Anything else you want,
the word. You saved our lives. We’ll do anything except the marriage.“s
Juden nodded, kus srawer just as m
want to marry someone else, we’ll help you no matter who it is. But it won’t be me
Auby, Fover thought about martying you if you w
her heart pink lower with every word
Shed thed so hard, hoping for something more, but this was all she got The words they used to say to hosa, now they were saying them to her, one after another ripty promiseG hitterness race up nude her and the couldn’t lude the frustration in her voice
you can be together now And why did this all change so fast? Before
You will say you like frous, but she’s mamed alady! She muted your uncle–the’s no way y her wedding, you all said you liked for. How could you change your minds so quickly?
