Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Stephen's expression shifted , though deep down he still felt furious . " Mom , Abigail did it on purpose . It's not like she can't talk . Couldn't she just ask ? " " Stevie , we're the ones who let Abby down ." Bianca's eyes were full of sorrow . She opened her mouth like she wanted to say more . Abigail lowered her gaze , acting like she hadn't see a thing . She had no use for late apologies , especially the kind that felt like crocodile tears . " I'm going to my room . " With that , she turned and headed back to the maid's room . The next morning , as soon as Abigail came downstairs , she heard Daniella's sweet voice . " Abby , did you sleep well last night ? " Daniella was walking down from the upper floor , her gaze landing squarely on Abigail , laced with undisguised malice . " You looked like you did . I mean , even a servant's room has to be much better than a prison cell , pight ? " Abigail stepped out of her room and closed the door behind her . She had , in fact , slept quite well - peacefully , even . Because of that , she had no interest in starting the day arguing with Daniella . If Abigail had time , she'd rather go visit Wyatt . " Abigail , stop right there ." Daniella rushed after her . Abigail's indifference made her feel completely ignored and humiliated . As she stared at Abigail's back , Daniella's eyes turned vicious . Daniella thought , ' After three years in prison , she still has the nerve to come back . I won't allow it . Everything in the Gibson family belongs to me . ' But Abigail completely blocked out the noise behind her . Her eyes were fixed on the house just one villa away - that was where the person she cared about most lived . She picked up her pace . Just as she reached the gate , some servants stopped her . " I'm Abigail Gibson . My grandfather lives here . Are you sure you want to stop me ? " Abigail asked . She had a feeling these servants knew exactly who she was . The servants exchanged looks . One of them spoke up , " Ms. Abigail Gibson , Mr. Stephen Gibson gave strict instructions - no one else is allowed inside without his permission ." Daniella walked over and gently explained , pretending to be considerate , " Abby , Grandpa isn't doing well . Stevie gave the order to keep visitors away so Grandpa can rest . These servants are just following instructions . You don't have to make it hard for them , " The servants quickly said , " Ms. Daniella Gibson , are you here to see Mr. Wyatt Gibson too ? Mr. Stephen Gibson said you can go right in if you want to visit your grandfather . " Daniella smiled faintly . She stepped closer to Abigail , lowering her voice . " I can let you see Grandpa. All you have to do is to promise me one thing ." " What do you want ? " Abigail looked up , her eyes brooding , like they could see straight through Daniella . Daniella looked away in a panic . She caught sight of someone approaching and suddenly leaned in closer , her voice barely audible . " I want you to leave the Gibson family and never come back . " Abigail didn't even need to think . She was ready to refuse . She didn't care about the Gibson family . But Wyatt was here - she couldn't walk away . Suddenly , Daniella let out a sharp scream and stumbled back . Abigail instinctively wanted to grab her . But just as Abigail reached out , a furious voice shouted , " Abigail , what do you think you're doing ? " " Stevie , it's not Abby's fault , " Daniella said quickly , supported by the rushing servants . Stephen looked at Daniella , her face pale with fear . He thought , ' Dani can barely keep her balance , yet she's still trying to defend Abigail - while Abigail's 1/2 12:25 Wed , 18 Jun G @ 0 Chapter 8 out here acting like a menace , trying to shove her . ' " She just tried to hurt you . How is that not her fault ? " Stephen turned to Abigail . " Abigail , do you have anything to say for yourself ? " He shot Abigail a sharp glare , then rushed to Daniella's side , checking her over anxiously . Daniella bit her lip , her eyes rimmed with tears . " Stevie , I'm fine . Don't blame Abby . It's my fault . If she hates me , I deserve it ." Stephen frowned , clearly frustrated . " Dani , you're just too kind . We can't let this go . " " Abigail , apologize to Dani , " he said sternly . He thought , ' Even if Abigail feels wronged , what does that have to do with Dani ? Ever since Abigail came back , she's been picking on her . Dani's just too kind to stoop to her level . ' " I didn't push her , " Abigail explained herself calmly . Stephen's anger flared . " I saw it with my own eyes . You're really going to keep lying ? If you don't apologize , don't even think about seeing Grandpa . " Abigail's eyes turned cold . Stephen knew how much she cared about Wyatt . He was using Wyatt to threaten her Abigail looked at Stephen , the chill inside her deepening . She thought , ' So this is my family .' But since it involved Wyatt , who had always loved her , she was willing to give in . " What's everyone doing out here ? " Ralph approached from a distance . The autumn breeze was cool . Dressed in a black trench coat , he looked even taller and sharper . " Ralphie . " Daniella broke away from Stephen and skipped over to Ralph gleefully , a soft blush rising to her cheeks . " Did you come to see Stevie ? " Stephen could tell Daniella didn't mean what she said and teased with a smile , " Ralph , I hope you're not really here for me . Otherwise , Dani's going to be upset . " Daniella stomped shyly . " Stevie , I'm always happy as long as Ralphie's here . " Stephen looked at Daniella and Ralph standing together and felt satisfied , Daniella was sweet and pretty . Ralph was tall and handsome . They looked perfect together . Then Stephen's eyes landed on Abigail standing off to the side , and his expression instantly darkened . " Why are you still here ? " Abigail looked up , her gaze steady . " I want to see Grandpa . " Stephen snapped impatiently , " Not today ." " When , then ? " Abigail wasn't willing to back down . She thought , ' If not today , then what about tomorrow ? I need a clear answer .' < o Wed , 18 Jun G CR