Revenge After Prison Never Forgiven (Abigail) novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14

The words “biological sister” sounded unbearably

hare

She turned to Stephen. “Stevie, Mom’s right. Abby is

your

Stephen saw how upset Daniella looked and felt a wave

to Da “Mom, I’m sorry. This is all my fault,” she murmured.

of

Even though Bianca felt for Daniella too, Stephen’s words

so don’t talk about her like that.”

sympathy. “So what if she’s my biological sister? You’re the only sister that matters to me.

“Mom, don’t listen to Stevie. I never wanted to take Abby’s

dependence as she looked at Bianca.

made Bianca uncomfortable.

you

all

Iso much. I don’t want to leave,” Daniella said, her eyes full of

Bianca was immediately overwhelmed with guilt. She thought, ‘Maybe I’ve been overthinking it. Dani grew up with us. Her feelings for this family run deep.

‘Just like she said–she just doesn’t want to leave us. It’s Abigail who’s being stubborn, refusing to accept Daniella with an open heart.

In Bianca’s eyes, both daughters were precious to her. She sighed and decided

With that thought, Bianca pulled Daniella into her arms and gently comforted her, ”

want

you to leave either. I’ll talk to Abby.”

to

have a good talk with Abigail.

Bianca went and knocked on Abigail’s door. Abigail opened it to see her standing outside. “Do you need something?” Abigail asked plainly.

Bianca said, “Abby, is it okay if I come in? I want to talk to you.”

A trace of sarcasm flickered in Abigail’s eyes. She didn’t need to hear it

to know exactly what Bianca wanted to say.

It would be the same thing Abigail had heard three years ago–get along with Daniella and make peace. She had no interest in hearing it again.

“No need, Mrs. Gibson. There’s nothing for us to talk about,” Abigail replied.

Just as she was about to shut the door, Bianca panicked and reached out. A sharp cry escaped her as the door caught her hand.

Abigail quickly opened it, but it was already too late. Red marks had already bloomed across Bianca’s delicate skin.

She reached out to help Bianca, but just then, a figure rushed over and yelled, “What are you doing? Don’t hurt Mom.”

Abigail’s sudden dodge had almost ruined Daniella’s plan, but she quickly composed herself. As soon as Daniella regained her balance, she rushed to Bianca’s side and held her, glaring at Abigail. “Abby, how could you hurt Mom?” Daniella yelled.

“No,” Stephen snapped.

“No way,” Bianca yelled.

The two voices rang out at the same time.

but don’t take it

Chapter 14

Stephen stormed over, fury all over his face. When he saw the red marks on Blanca’s hand, he raised his hand, ready to strike Abigail, But before he could Abigail caught his wrist.

Stephen froze. Before he could react, Abigail shoved his hand away and said, “Like I said, it was an accident. Mrs. Gibson suddenly came to talk to me.

“I told her we had nothing to talk about. When I was closing the door, she suddenly reached in. Anyone with common sense would know not to stick their

Bianca’s face turned pale at Abigail’s words. “Stevie, it’s not Abby’s fault. I was the one who reached in.”

Stephen didn’t believe a word. He thought Bianca was just trying to cover for Abigail out of guilt.

He sneered at Abigail, “Even so, you still owe Mom an apology.”

Abigail glanced at Bianca and said calmly, “I’m sorry.” Then she turned to Stephen. “Is that enough?”

That last part was for Stephen. His expression darkened as he was a little caught off guard. He hadn’t expected Abigail to give in so easily. Even after hearing her apology, he only felt a tight knot in his chest.

Abigail didn’t care what he thought. After apologizing, she went straight back to her room.

Once the door shut, Bianca let out a long sigh, her whole demeanor filled with a vague sense of loss, like something precious had slipped through her fingers. Not even Daniella’s sweet gestures could bring a smile to Bianca’s face.

“Dani, I’m fine. You’ve been at work all day. Go rest for a bit. I’ll call you when dinner’s ready,” Bianca said.

Daniella obediently left. Bianca looked at Stephen, and her voice suddenly trembled. “Stevie, were we too cruel to Abby?” Bianca asked.

Stephen instinctively wanted to deny it, but for some reason, he couldn’t. In his mind flashed the image of Abigail when they picked her up from prison- those cold, emotionless eyes, and the way she’d said she might as well be dead.

It felt like an invisible hand clenched around his heart, draining the color from his face. For the first time, Stephen wasn’t so sure. He thought, ‘Were we really too cruel to Abigail?‘

Then Abigail’s words came back to him. Stephen asked, “Mom, three years ago, did someone from Vanguard University’s admissions office call you?”

Bianca wasn’t sure why he suddenly brought that up. But after thinking for a moment, she nodded. “Yes. But Dani didn’t want to go to Vanguard University, so I turned them down.”

Stephen’s breathing turned unsteady. “Mom, are you sure they were asking about Dani? Did you check the name?”

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