Chapter 98 Don’t Be Scared
Chapter 98 Don’t Be Scared
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Abel spoke slowly, exining, “I sent someone to get that dog checked out. As for this nket, someone sprayed it with a hallucinogenic chemical that makes animals go wild and uncontroble.”
A cold shiver ran down Tess’s spine at his words.
So <i>that’s </i>what <i>really </i><i>happened</i><i>? </i>
<i>First</i><i>, </i><i>there </i><i>was </i><i>the </i><i>drugging </i><i>incident</i>, and <i>now </i><i>La </i><i>almost </i><i>got </i><i>bitten </i><i>by </i><i>a </i><i>dog</i>.
<i>Who </i><i>exactly </i><i>is </i>after us?
Tess scanned the quiet area with frightened eyes.
I’ve <i>moved </i><i>apartments</i>, <i>even </i><i>relocated </i><i>to </i><i>a </i><ipletely </i><i>different </i><i>part </i><i>of </i><i>Aetheris</i><i>, </i><i>far </i><i>from </i><i>where </i><i>I </i><i>was </i><i>before</i><i>. </i><i>So </i><i>how </i><i>did </i><i>they </i>still <i>manage </i>to <i>find </i><i>me</i><i>? </i>
That feeling of being exposed, with enemies lurking in the shadows, twisted her stomach with unease.
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Her fingers clenched tightly, her sharp nails digging into her palms as her heart pounded hard.
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Suddenly, a warm hand pressed gently against her cold forehead.
Abel’s fingertips trembled slightly as his eyes flicked over her pale face. Inside, it felt like a seed had begun to bloom, bringing waves of pain and worry for her.
What has <i>she </i><i>been </i><i>through </i><i>all </i><i>these </i><i>years</i>?
<i>Judging </i><i>by </i><i>her </i><i>look</i><i>, </i><i>this </i><i>isn’t </i><i>the </i><i>first </i><i>time </i><i>she’s </i><i>faced </i><i>something </i><i>like </i><i>this</i>. <i>But </i><i>who </i><i>would </i><i>dare </i><i>hurt </i><i>a </i><i>defenseless </i><i>woman </i><i>and </i><i>her </i><i>child</i><i>? </i>
Abel’s thoughts turned to the child, and he looked down at little La, fast asleep in the stroller.
<i>The </i>kid<b><i>… </i></b>
“What about her father?”
Abel’s expression faltered, and before he could stop himself, the question slipped out.
“We’re getting a divorce.”
This time, Tess didn’t hide anything.
Her words immediately snapped Abel out of his scattered thoughts.
“Divorce?”
His voice darkened, eyes sharpening with a cold intensity. “Why? Is he treating you badly?”
By the time he asked the question, his teeth were clenched tight with anger.
Tess noticed his strange reaction and frowned.
Why is he so upset<i>? </i>
Still thankful for his help, she shook her head honestly and gave a small smile. “But that’s all behind me now.” Abel lowered his head, letting his chestnut hair fall over his fierce, troubled eyes, worried he might scare her.
He had searched for her for so long, and when he finally found her, she was already married with a child. What hurt him most was knowing her husband didn’t cherish her.
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Chapter 98 Don’t Be Scared
His teeth ground together harshly.
Tess was a bit surprised. “Why are you..
Abel snapped back to himself, his eyes suddenly shing with a fierce light.
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“You’re about to get divorced, and it’s going to be tough raising a child alone.” His gaze was full of genuine concern.
Tess touched her chin, thinking carefully. “That’s okay. I’ve been raising La by myself for a long time. It’s hard sometimes, but it’s a happy and fulfilling life.”
She smiled warmly, gently teasing La in the stroller.
Abel’s eyes stayed fixed on her.
The motherly love and strength she showed now werepletely different from years ago, but even more captivating.
“No,” he said abruptly.
Tess looked at him, puzzled, meeting his intense stare. “I mean, she ..
He didn’t say it outright, but his eyes and expression made it clear he was offering to be that father.
Tess froze, her eyes widening. She quickly scooped up La and hurried inside, mming the door shut with a loud thud.
Abel stood outside, speechless.
The door was firmly closed.
For the first time, the proud and confident Abel was shut out, but he felt no bitterness.
He lowered hisshes, trembling slightly.
I lost <i>myself </i><i>for </i><i>a </i><i>moment</i>.
I must seem <i>strange </i><i>and </i>intrusive <i>to </i><i>her</i>.
Abel understood what Tess must’ve felt, but a bittersweet ache swelled inside.
I’ve really been <i>searching </i><i>for </i><i>her </i><i>a </i><i>long </i><i>time</i><i>. </i>
He stared deeply at <i>the </i>closed door.
Maybe because of this barrier that he finally dared to let his feelings show openly in his eyes.
His gaze was full of longing and nostalgia.
It’s okay.
Abel’s lips curved faintly, his eyes no longer dark but shining with fresh determination.
Since I’ve found her <i>and </i>I know that she’s <i>not </i><i>doing </i>that well, <i>I’ll </i><i>stand </i><i>by </i><i>her </i><i>no </i><i>matter </i><i>what</i>.
His fist clenched tight, veins twisting along his arm like winding vines.
Inside her apartment, Tess’s eyes were wide with surprise. La watched her strange reaction with innocent curiosity.
What <i>did </i>he mean just now<i>? </i>
Tess’s mouth opened slightly. The warmth Abel left on her forehead hadn’t fully faded–or maybe it was just the flush rising again on her cheeks.
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