Chapter 3 In the eyes of the Gibson family , Abigail owed Daniella just for coming back because Daniella had gone from being the real heiress to the adopted one because of her . But none of that was Abigail's choice . It wasn't her who found the Gibson family . They were the ones who found her . They brought her home , only to treat her like she didn't belong . Abigail felt confused and thought , ' If they think Daniella is so perfect that she could take the place of their real flesh and blood , then why bother looking for me and bringing me back? " Was it just so I could watch them spoil Daniella to her heart's content ? ' The sarcasm in Abigail's eyes was obvious , and it made Stephen furious . His face darkened . " If you hadn't been so reckless and selfish , Dani wouldn't have ended up in that mess . " " What mess ? " Abigail shot back . Daniella's expression changed instantly . " Stevie , today's Abby's homecoming . Let's not bring up the past . " She turned to Ralph . " Ralphie , didn't you say you wanted to meet my grandpa ? Let's go . " Ralph looked at Abigail , his eyes brooding and unreadable . " You're not coming ? " he asked indifferently . Abigail's eyes lit up . She answered almost instinctively , " I am . " Ralph gave a slight nod . " Then let's go . " Abigail was about to follow when Stephen suddenly grabbed her arm . His grip was so strong it made her frown in pain . " You're planning to show up like that in front of Grandpa ? What , trying to tattle on us again ? " Stephen sneered . Abigail didn't think there was anything wrong with what she was wearing . At least it was clean and tidy . But when it came to seeing Wyatt , she didn't want to argue with Stephen . " I don't have a change of clothes , " Abigail said . In prison , she'd worn uniforms . She hadn't been allowed to wear her own clothes . The dress she had on now was the same one she'd worn three years ago . After being stored that long , it was faded and worn - understandably . " Come with me , " Stephen said , his gaze suddenly hard to read . Then he turned and walked away . Abigail followed behind him . After three years , the villa had changed a lot , and everything felt unfamiliar to Abigail . When they reached the second floor , Stephen's expression shifted slightly . " You've been gone for three years , and no one's been using your room . We turned it into Dani's walk - in closet . " Abigail paused for a moment , then gave a nod without much emotion . " Got it . " Her indifference , to Stephen , felt like she was giving him attitude again . He wanted to snap , but in the end , he knew they were in the wrong for how they had treated Abigail , so he held back . With a grim expression , Stephen opened the door . Inside was an entire room turned into a walk - in closet . Transparent wardrobes lined the walls , filled with rows of clothes like a department store display , a clear sign of how much the Gibson family spoiled Daniella . Stephen pulled out an outfit from a corner and tossed it to Abigail . " These are clothes Dani doesn't like . She doesn't like anyone touching her stuff . You don't need to return it after you wear it . If you don't want it , throw it away . " Abigail changed and came out . The fitted sweater hung a little loose on her , but she adjusted it quickly and stepped out . " I'm done . " Chapter 3 Stephen glanced at her, his expression hard to read . " Let's go . " Abigail didn't care about his cold attitude . Her heart was filled with excitement and nervousness at the thought of seeing Wyatt . Stephen walked fast . Before Abigail could even catch up , he had already disappeared . Abigail didn't mind . She knew exactly where Wyatt lived . But just as she was about to step out of the villa , the joy bubbling in her chest vanished in an instant . " Abby , you're finally home . " Her mother , Bianca Gibson , teared up the moment she saw Abigail and choked up . Bianca reached out to pull her into an embrace , but Abigail stepped back to avoid her . Bianca's face fell . Her expression turned sorrowful . " Abby , are you blaming me ? " Abigail didn't understand why Bianca would ask that and thought , ' Am I not supposed to blame her ? They sent me to prison , made me suffer all that pain . I'm not allowed to blame them ? ' " Mrs. Gibson , I'm going to see Grandpa . " Abigail's voice was slightly hoarse . Bianca looked like she had been dealt a heavy blow . Her whole body swayed . " Abby , what did you just call me ? You really are blaming me ." Tears streamed down Bianca's face . Even crying like this , she still looked elegant and beautiful , only now with a touch of fragility . When Abigail had first returned to the Gibson family , she used to really like Bianca . She thought Bianca was graceful , dignified , and kind . Abigail had hoped so many times that Bianca would speak to her the way she did to Daniella , with gentleness and affection . But the only time Bianca had ever treated Abigail with that same softness was when she make Abigail go to prison in Daniella's place . Abigail thought , ' What a joke . ' " Mom , why are you crying ? " Daniella rushed over , full of concern as she came to Bianca's side . Daniella's voice quivered with emotion , and her eyes turned teary just like Bianca's . " Abby , if you're mad , take it out on me . Just don't make Mom this sad . " She's been skipping meals and losing sleep over you . She's already worn herself out . You may not care , but I do . " Bianca couldn't bear to see the adopted daughter she had lovingly raised in tears . She wiped her own tears away at once . " Dani , I'm fine . Don't cry , sweetie . I'm okay . " " Mom , Abby has every right to resent me . If it weren't for me , she would've gotten all your love , " Daniella said , biting her lip , her eyes brimming with tears , looking heartbreakingly pitiful . " This isn't your fault , Dani . Don't overthink it , " Bianca said patiently , comforting her . The two of them looked especially warm and close . E
