That was when his phone suddenly vibrated. Instead of checking it, he told Abigail, “I’m thirsty. Can you get me a glass of water?”
“Okay.” Abigail went over to the thermos flask nearby, but it was empty. “I’ll get it from the dispenser outside.
Ricky nodded. After Abigail left, he whipped out his phone to see that it was another text from that anonymous sender.
[Do you want to see your mother?]
Ricky replied without hesitation: [Can I?]
[You didn’t succeed in your task, but you at least did it. I’m kind enough to let you meet her.]
[Thank you.]
[12 a.m., Timberwest Road. The Equestrian Club behind.]
[Okay.]
Ricky was actually thrilled -he had been worried about
Samantha all this while.
She was safe in prison, but it wasn’t the case now that she was out.
Abigail happened to return just then and saw the look on his face, and asked, “Did something good happen? You look lively.”
Ricky quickly tried to hide it. “Nothing…”
“Really?” Abigail asked as she passed him his glass of water, clearly sounding doubtful.
Ricky averted his gaze, but soon came up with an excuse. “The logistics issue we had? It’s been resolved.”
Abigail nodded. “You did well.”
“But you came up with that idea,” Ricky reminded her.
In fact, he was a little jealous. He must admit, their father had insight.
Even though it wasn’t one of Abigail’s strengths, Lionel left Bernstein Holdings in her care anyway, and she learned. quickly enough to resolve a potential crisis.
“I’m not that older than you. Just keep your mind working, and you’ll surpass me in a few years,” Abigail said encouragingly the boy had matured considerably since Lionel’s passing.
Ricky flashed a rare smile. “Alright. Anyway, I think I’m fine here. You still have to take care of Tommy, don’t you? You should go.”
“Okay. Contact me anytime if something comes up,” Abigail said as she stood. “Don’t forget your water.”
“I won’t,” Ricky replied, reaching out with his good hand.
Abigail nodded and left the ward, closing the door behind her.
She then ran into Sheryl on the walkway, who was carrying boxes of food.
“Were you visiting Ricky?” she asked, happy to see her daughter.
Abigail nodded, glancing at the food she was carrying. “You made those?”
“Of course,” Sheryl replied. “The food is as bland as it’s unwholesome here.”
Abigail was surprised by how much Sheryl was caring for
Ricky.
Did she now consider him her own son?
Sheryl seemed to read Abigail’s mind, and gave her a tender look. “Jealous?”
Abigail shook her head. “No. In the end, he’s still
Samantha’s son.”
It couldn’t be denied that Samantha was the reason
Sheryl and Lionel’s marriage soured.
Sheryl, however, had long since gotten over it since Lionel’s passing, while Samantha received her just deserts for her heinous deeds.
Ricky was just a child-he couldn’t have chosen his birth, and he wasn’t a bad person. Living with him more or less made Sheryl care about him as well.
Moreover, Sheryl had lost a baby too, making her more sympathetic even though she still had Abigail.
Still, Abigail thought that Sheryl was reminded of her unpleasant past, and so said, “Don’t worry, Mom. I’ll take care of you when you get older.”
“Oh, so petty even you’re a mother yourself now?” Sheryl smiled and gave Abigail a gentle smack before asking, “Are you leaving now?”
“Yeah,” Abigail replied. “I’ve already checked on Ricky.
“Okay. You don’t have to worry about anything with me here, actually. Just take good care of Tommy,” Sheryl told her.
Abigail nodded. “I’ll be going.”
“Yeah,” Sheryl waved. “Run along now.”
However, Abigail was just about to when Sheryl suddenly remembered something and stopped her, “Wait-I’ve actually thought about when you should get wed. What do you think about October, when the climate cools? I think it’d be nice.”
Sheryl had actually asked others’ opinions about that, and all of them agreed that it was a good idea.
“I’ll keep that in mind,” Abigail replied.
She was in no hurry since Tommy was still an infant and needed much care. Also, Diarmuid was busy with his family issues, and the near future wasn’t a good time to tie the knot.
“I think we should do it earlier. I’m worried more things would pop up,” Sheryl said, hoping that they would tie the knot-it meant one less thing to worry about, at least!
“I’ll discuss it with Diarmuid,” Abigail replied.
Sheryl nodded.
Jimmy the chauffeur was already waiting for Abigail when she stepped outside the hospital, and she got in, asking casually, “Diarmuid sent you?”
“Of course,” Jimmy replied.
“Let’s go,” she said, leaning against the door.
When Abigail returned to the house at Rose Garden, she washed her hands before going to Tommy. She was surprised to find someone carrying her baby.
“Mrs. Watson?” she exclaimed.
Mrs. Watson smiled. “Mr. Althoff sent me. He said there must be someone caring for Tommy at all times.”
Diarmuid certainly wouldn’t be comfortable with asking a stranger’s help, and hence sent Mrs. Watson.
Abigail was pleased that it was Mrs. Watson, since the latter had always been a kind person who was also genuinely nice to her at Diarmuid’s other mansion.
“I’m so relieved to have you here!” Abigail smiled.
Mrs. Watson then passed Tommy to Abigail. The baby was wide awake, but suddenly started to frown.
Knowing that he had just pooped, Abigail pinched his button nose. “Made a stinky, did we?”
“I’ll get him changed,” Mrs. Watson offered.
“No, I’ll do it,” Abigail insisted–in her mind, she owed her own son much for being unable to care for him before.
Now that she had all the time to do it, she certainly would.
“Very well. I’ll get a bucket.”
“Okay,” Abigail replied. She lay Tommy down, taking off his diaper and throwing it away, before getting some wet wipes to clean his backside.
“Is Diarmuid out?” she asked casually.
Mrs. Watson nodded. “Yes, he left after receiving a call.”
“I see,” Abigail replied as she continued to clean Tommy, who appeared perfectly comfortable now and not at all interested in sleeping.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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