Victoria added, "I don't have to be with him. Abby, let's not talk about these depressing things anymore. I'll be busy for a while, but I'll call you when I have some free time. It's been so long since we've had a proper chat." The little kid who used to cling to her, crying for her to hold him, had grown up.

After the call, Abby found herself deep in thought. "Victoria's family business is in trouble. Is the Chouinard family unwilling to help?"

From Victoria's words, it was clear that her family's situation was dire-so bad that bankruptcy seemed like a real possibility.

The Du Group also operated internationally, but Victoria had been tight-lipped about the details. Abby wanted to help her, but she didn't know how.

If Spencer was avoiding a relationship with Victoria because her family's business was struggling, Abby would lose all respect for him.

Could the kind, gentle, and noble brother she remembered really be that sort of person?

No, Abby didn't believe Spencer was like that.

Perhaps it was the Chouinard family elders who were being overly pragmatic. Seeing that

was on the verge of decline, they might have decided she was no longer a suitable match

never confessed to her, not even once. That meant Victoria had been harboring feelings for Spencer all along,

her head around the

do was wait for Spencer to return and find a time to

"Abby..."

wasn't loud-he could barely manage

seemed to be

from her martial arts training, picked up his

she saw that Evan

as hot anymore," she noted. "The fever's starting to break. Do you want some water?" Evan nodded slightly. His throat was still sore, so he avoided speaking when he

warm water and moved to help him sit up, but Evan managed on his own, making things easier for both of

for the nurse to bring a fresh bottle

more?"

"Just one more

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