Chapter 19 Daniella's eyes shifted as she spoke softly , " Abby , Mr. Fletcher sent you a personal invitation . That shows how much he values you . You wouldn't want him thinking you've been doing poorly , would you ? " grandfather , to send Abigail her own invitation . ' Does Mr. Fletcher think we wouldn't Stephen immediately frowned . He hadn't expected Adam , Ralph's gra bring Abigail to the party ? ' he thought . - Set - not ven close to tak jewelry to look presentable made sense to her . One Daniella had received . She looked up at Stephen and Abigail glanced down at the jewelry in her hand . It was remarked , " I'll return this to you after the party . " simple pearl Stephen had told her not to embarrass the Gibson family , The gown was custom - made by a designer Bianca had hired . applied . Abigail's new measurements beforehand since the old ones no longer Abigail changed into the dress and looked at the girl in the mirror who looked cold and Stached . Then she turned and walked out of the room . At the venue , the engagement between the Gibson and Fletcher families was already an open secret . The moment the Gibsons arrived , they drew attention . Someone came up to greet them , " Mr. Gibson , Mrs. Gibson , you both look as fine as ever . " " Mr. Byrne , you're too kind , " Bianca replied with a polite smile . Daniella held on to Stephen's arm while Abigail followed a step behind them . " I heard Mr. Gibson's biological daughter is back . Which one is she ? " A young Abigail with a smile that wasn't easy to read . Gabriel's smile faltered slightly . He looked at Abigail with a hint of displeasure and grumbled , " Abby , why over here . " man , Samuel Marsh , approached with a glass of wine , his gaze landing on are you standing all the way back there ? Come Abigail glanced at him , then silently stepped forward . Daniella's eyes flickered as she muttered softly , " Everyone , my sister Abby's ' s a little shy . I'll greet you all on her behalf . " Someone chuckled , " The heiress raised at home really does have better manners . " But Samuel said , " What a shame Daniella isn't Gabriel and Bianca's biological daughter . Blood still matters in the end . " Daniella felt a wave of anger rise inside her , but her expression only showed a trace of hurt as her eyes reddened with grievance . Stephen shot Samuel a cold look , his tone sharp . " In our family , blood doesn't matter. Dani might not be my biological daughter , but she's the one we cherish most . " Samuel gave a mocking laugh . " That's rich . You ignore your real sister just to favor someone who's not even related . The Gibson family really is generous . " Stephen glared at him , his voice tight with anger . " Samuel , this is none of your business ." Samuel raised his brows with feigned innocence . " I'm just standing up for Abigail , aren't I ? Right , Abigail ? " His eyes , filled with subtle scrutiny , landed on Abigail . Samuel thought , ' My cousin , who's never been one to bother with me , suddenly asked me to look after the Gibson family's long - lost heiress at this party , It's hard not to read into that . ' 12:27 Wed , 18 Jun GO Chapter 19 Abigail's gaze swept over Samuel without emotion . Before she could say anything , Daniella's voice broke in , tinged with hurt . " Stevie , I'm fine . I just didn't know when Abby and Mr. Marsh got acquainted . " " I don't know him , " Abigail replied calmly . She didn't understand why Samuel was defending her . She'd only ever heard of him . Samuel was the only male heir of both the Marsh family and the Gallagher family , born to be spoiled and adored . The two families were on equal footing with the Fletchers in terms of status , burned , their influence and prestige made his background all the more impressive . Still , Abigail was sure - this was her first time meeting Samuel . " Abby , aren't you being a little too cold to Mr. Marsh ? " Daniella's gaze " shifted . She wasn't happy that Samuel might actually be interested in Abigail . can tolerate it . Samuel's known for being a flirt anyway . There's no way Daniella thought , ' As long as Abigail doesn't get in the way of me and Ralphie , he'd actually marry someone with a criminal record . At most , he's just toying with her ! " You must be Ms. Daniella Gibson , " Samuel said lazily , giving her a brief glance . " I really despise people who take over what doesn't belong to them and act like it does . " I just couldn't stand by and watch . This is the first time I've met Abigail , but I already feel like we click . " Daniella's face turned pale . Her eyes reddened , and she looked utterly aggrieved , like she was trying her best to hold it together . The sight made the Gibson family feel deeply sorry for her . Bianca pulled Daniella closer and shot Samuel a disapproving look . " Dani me . She's not some outsider taking someone else's place . " may not be my biological daughter , but I raised her . She's more than family to As she said this , she suddenly thought of Abigail , a flicker of guilt appearing in her gaze . But word . Abigail's expression stayed calm , like she hadn't heard a Bianca pressed her lips together and thought , ' Daniella and Ralph are about to get married . I can't let Dani be humiliated like this . I can't let the Fletcher family think we don't care about her . ' I just have to let Abby take the fall this time . Abby's always been so understanding - she'll get it . ' " This is a family matter , Mr. Marsh , " Gabriel said . He couldn't speak qut directly for Daniella , but the look he gave Samuel was anything but friendly . Seeing the way Samuel was looking at Abigail , Gabriel shifted his anger toward her instead and scolded , " What are you standing there for ? Come over here . Dani's always been so kind to you , and this is how you treat your own sister ? " Abigail thought , ' Kind to me ? ' She looked up , her eyes filled with sarcasm . She wanted to say something , but she couldn't . She hadn't seen Wyatt yet . Thinking of the only person who had truly cared for her in her family , Abigail stayed silent and walked over . Her quiet , withdrawn demeanor naturally drew some criticism . After all , compared to Daniella , who was clearly cherished and carried herself with ease and grace , Abigail really did seem out of place . み