Chapter 20 Samuel frowned as he watched the scene unfold , realizing the task his cousin gave him wasn't going to be easy . He thought , ' This Gibson family really is something else . The favoritism is insane . ' Just as he was about to say something , Abigail , who had been keeping her head down , suddenly looked up and met his gaze . Her eyes were calm and cold , but there was a warning in them . Abigail was here only to see Adam . She didn't want to stir up trouble . Samuel was caught off guard by that look . It felt oddly familiar to him . He thought , ' Damn , isn't that the same look my cousin always gives me ?" Now he was even more curious about what kind of t his cousin actually had with Abigail . Just then , a bodyguard in a black suit walked over to the Gibson family . " Mr. Adam Fletcher would like to invite you all to the second floor for a chat . " Gabriel nodded , and the group followed him to the second floor . Abigail trailed behind , listening as Bianca and Stephen whispered comfort to Daniella . Abigail didn't care . All she could think about was finally getting to see Adam . Adam was the only one who treated Abigail well besides Wyatt . It was the two of them who gave her the confidence to stand her ground in the Gibson family . Unfortunately , both of them were in poor health . you feeling better now ? " Daniella's voice was sweet and full of concern . She greeted the " Mr. Fletcher , Ralphie said you were sick a few days ago . Are Fletcher family with poise , her tone sounding a little too fa Abigail acted like she hadn't heard Daniella . Her gaze had already landed beyond the others , on the man sitting in the chair - Adam . Her eyes were slowly turning red . " Where's Abby ? Abby , come here , " Adam said the moment he saw Abigail , smiling as he waved her over . Abigail stepped forward and crouched down in front of him , wrapping her hands around his . Her eyes shimmered with tears . " Mr. Fletcher , I'm here . I'm sorry it took me this long to visit you . " She truly felt guilty - toward both Wyatt and Adam . Adam looked at her with warmth in his eyes and spoke gently , " How's your grandfather doing ? " Abigail shook her head in silence . She hadn't been allowed to see Wyatt . " Mr. Fletcher , my grandfather's been in poor health lately . When I visit , he's barely conscious most of the time , " Daniella said , her voice filled with concern . The members of the Fletcher family looked at her with even more approval . Ralph walked over to Adam and glanced at Abigail , thinking , ' Why does she look so much thinner ? ' It hadn't been obvious before , but tonight , in her evening gown , Abigail looked even more delicate . " Grandpa , Mr. Wyatt Gibson isn't well . He can't handle emotional stress , so explained why Abigail hadn't gone to see Wyatt . they haven't told him Abigail is back yet , " Ralph remarked . That answer subtly Adam patted Abigail's hand , as if he knew how much she had suffered . " Abby is Wyatt's most beloved granddaughter . If he knew she was home , just that alone would make him feel better . " Gabriel and Bianca stiffened and quickly promised to inform Wyatt . 12:27 Wed , 18 Jun GAR Chapter 20 Abigail's eyes lit up with surprise , the kind that sparkled unmistakably . Ralph caught the joy in her expression , and a smile flickered across his face . He thought , ' I knew she'd be happy to hear that .' " Grandpa , it's getting late . We should head downstairs , " Ralph reminded . This was Adam's birthday party , and naturally , he was the man of the hour . " Abby , come walk with me , " Adam said . Ralph handed him his cane , and Abigail immediately stepped forward to support Adam . Adam took her hand and walked out with her by his side . Ralph's parents , Cillian and Elena Fletcher , didn't look pleased . Elena cast a disapproving glance at Abigail . " Adam , Abigail isn't part of our family . Isn't this a bit inappropriate ? " Elena stepped forward to object . Adam gave her a calm look , and she instantly fell silent . " There's nothing inappropriate about it . Abby's engaged to Ralphie , isn't she ? Sooner or later , she'll be one of us , " Adam said . The moment those words came out , Daniella and the rest of the Gibson family looked absolutely grim . Daniella's eyes turned red with grievance . She bit her lip and held back her emotions . Stephen couldn't stand seeing his most cherished sister so hurt and was about to speak when Gabriel grabbed his arm and stopped him with a shake of his head . " Mr. Fletcher , 1 won't go downstairs with you , " Abigail spoke softly amid the tense silence . Adam frowned . " What's wrong ? Did someone say something to you ? I only recognize you as my granddaughter - in - law . " Daniella's face turned even gloomier . And it wasn't just her - everyone present except Abigail , Ralph , and Adam looked displeased . Abigail replied , " Mr. Fletcher , marriage should be based on mutual feelings . Ralph and I don't have that . If I don't marry him , will you stop caring about me ? " Her smile was gentle , but the second those words left her mouth , the faint smile on Ralph's face vanished into a cold expression . Adam stared at her . Abigail didn't flinch and met his gaze head - on . Adam could see the determination in her eyes and sighed inwardly . He'd lived long enough to read people clearly . He could see how the others truly treated Abigail . Adam thought , ' They're going to regret this sooner or later . But it looks like Abigail won't be my granddaughter - in - law after all . ' " You've thought it through ? " Adam asked . Abigail nodded with a smile . " Yes , Mr. Fletcher . " Adam gave her a small nod . " Even if you're not going to be my granddaughter - in - law , you'll always be like a real granddaughter to me . Come on , walk with me . " Abigail started to speak , but Adam cut in , " Let's just say Ralph finally gets that little sister he always begged his parents for when he was a kid . " With that , Adam made it clear - he saw Abigail as his own granddaughter now . Though Elena wasn't entirely thrilled , the idea of Abigail marrying her son bothered her more . So regarding Abigail as a goddaughter was something Elena could accept . " That works out just fine . I've always wanted a daughter anyway , " Elena smiled .