The Spare Wife

Abigail and Sean arrived at the restaurant Howard reserved that night. Howard was even more scared when he saw Sean. He gave the menu to them and said nothing.

Abigail put the menu down and looked at Howard. “We’re not here to eat. I know you know that.”

Howard nodded, feeling dejected. Abigail leaned back on her chair while Sean looked through the menu quietly, not joining the conversation.

“Have you reflected on yourself, Howard?” Abigail looked at him sternly. She spoke with no emotion in her voice.

“I did. If the worst comes to worst, I’ll resign and be a regular shareholder.” The other shareholders had been bombarding him with messages. They had talked about it. If things didn’t work out well, he would have to resign, all so Alana and L.Moon could continue providing designs for Fairy Meadow. Without Alana’s design, Fairy Meadow would go into decline fast.

The reason Fairy Meadow was well-liked was thanks to L.Moon’s great designs. Most of it was made by Abigail single-handedly.

Meanwhile, Abigail was a little surprised, but she didn’t show it. She nodded. “If things get that far, you will have to consider resignation. Have you seen how the internet is lambasting you?”

“Yes,” Howard said quietly.

long time, its key persons must not fall into any pitfalls. There will be people spreading bad news. If you do something bad, it’s going to be exposed someday. The more successful a brand is, the more its reputation will be ruined by scandals. It’ll ruin them.” Abigail just wanted to make sure L.Moon was fine. If Howard did anything stupid like this again, she’d leave him for dead. After all, L.Moon

know,” said Howard.

good tweet, I’ll give you a chance. Give me your word that if you take bribes again, you’ll hand in your

Howard looked at her. A moment later, he tearfully said, “Of course. I promise

have it rough, and they can barely put food on the table. Some can’t even make rent. They have to crash on balconies and dark, dank basements. Ask anyone. Most will tell you it’s the truth.” Abigail stated slowly. “You can’t keep looking at those better than you and complain. Sometimes, you have to

at her

and L.Moon and Fairy Meadow

at Howard and put the menu on the table. “She does designs every night after she comes. back from work and won’t stop until she feels

didn’t say anything. He just looked

this point, Howard would

the menu and

think this is fine.” Sean huddled

you order it?” Abigail asked.

times, so you see if you

said nothing. I had no idea he had this twice. Must have been

He pursed his lips and made