Abigail was caught off guard–she never expected that.
From Diarmuid’s perspective, however, he had to get involved with Kathy today because of Quincy. He was less than reluctant to mention the degeneracy of what happened.
In fact, he would’ve chased Kathy away if he did not want to exploit her.
He was certainly cold enough to use his own savior like a tool!
On the other hand, Abigail was quite disappointed, but didn’t keep questioning Diarmuid.
As she cleaned up the table, afterwards, Tommy had woken up, and Diarmuid left to check on him, not noticing that she wasn’t in a good mood.
Soon, she decided to find the truth for herself.
While Diarmuid took a shower, she told him that she needed to go out since Sheryl was calling her.
Diarmuid didn’t seem to worry, and had no reason to stop her visiting her own mother. “Tell Jimmy to drive you there.”
“Okay,” Abigail replied.
Thankfully, the photo was informative and easy to place, and she had determined that Diarmuid and Kathy were in the hospital at the time.
She arrived at the hospital and found the ward, where Kathy was still staying.
Still, Abigail didn’t confront Kathy directly, and instead. went looking for Kathy’s attending physician. Abigail still had connections as a former doctor, and had no trouble finding the doctor in question–fortunately, they turned out to be acquainted before, or Abigail wouldn’t be able to access Kathy’s case file.
“Here. But keep this a secret. You know the rules- patient confidentiality.”
“I know, don’t worry,” Abigail replied. “I’m just having a look.”
She flipped through the pages, and scowled when she saw the list of tests Kathy had been subjected to.
Kathy’s doctor asked, “Who’s she to you?”
Abigail actually did not hear the doctor, because what she read was too shocking!
They actually checked her for that?!
“When was she admitted? Who brought her in?” she asked, when she eventually looked up.
“Just today,” the doctor replied. “Kathy York, was it? She was brought in by this heartthrob -I heard he’s the CEO
of Sky Group and the most eligible bachelor in the city. Her clothes were in pieces, and there were clear signs of foul play.”
Abigail was disgusted, and hid her lips behind her hand as she retched.
“Are you alright?” the doctor asked in concern.
“I’m fine, thanks for asking.” Abigail waved it off, and returned the clipboard to the doctor.
“It’s nothing,” the doctor said.
“Next dinner is my treat,” Abigail added.
“Thanks,” the doctor smiled.
Once again, Abigail avoided meeting Kathy at her ward, because her mind was a mess at the moment.
She didn’t want to doubt Diarmuid, but she did ask, and he didn’t tell her that he was the one who sent Kathy to this hospital, even getting her checked.
Why would he bring her here if he wasn’t involved?
She did not want to be paranoid, but she had to give the mountain of evidence.
The fact that a man and a woman going to the hospital together would already be giving cause for the mind to wonder.
And given what Kathy was tested for…
Abigail closed her eyes to restrain her churning emotions and compose herself.
Still, even as she stood at the entrance of the hospital, she felt as if her legs were jelly and had lost all strength, unable to stand straight.
Jimmy the chauffeur came to assist her to the car. “Are you feeling ill, ma’am?”
Abigail shook her head. “I’m fine. Also, don’t tell anyone. that I’ve been here, understand?”
“Yes, ma’am.” Jimmy replied.
Taking a deep breath to steel herself, she said, “Let’s go home.”
On the way home, she worked hard to relax her body and expression, and managed to calm down by the time they returned to Rose Garden.
After Jimmy parked the car, she got off herself and said, ” Please don’t forget what I’ve said.”
“Of course,” Jimmy said.
Abigail nodded in satisfaction and headed inside.
The interior was quiet, and she headed to the master bedroom, which was duly lit.
She could see Diarmuid’s slender figure, arching his back slightly as he leaned against his pillow, seemingly asleep with Tommy in his arms. From her perspective, it looked as if their baby was embedded in him.
Entering and sitting beside him, she watched Tommy quietly, though the dull glow meant she could not see his little face clearly.
She reached out to stroke his cheeks–it was smooth and tender to the touch, and the sensation on her fingertips. leaves her heart skipping a beat.
Her child.
The apple of her eye.
“What are you looking at?” A quiet voice spoke then, and she looked up to see that Diarmuid had opened his eyes, watching her.
She did her best to keep her voice calm. “You’re awake.”
Diarmuid held out a hand. “Come.”
Abigail did not take it, and instead rose to her feet with a smile. “I need a bath. You should sleep.”
With that, she headed to the washroom.
Diarmuid stared at Abigail from the back.
She had smiled at him, but he felt no warmth from it.
In fact, it felt icy.
What had gotten into her?
Suddenly not drowsy at all, he kept his eyes widened, his eyes glimmering in the dark room.
On the other hand, Abigail was sitting on the toilet although she turned on the shower sprinklers, and her clothes were still on.
She had calmed herself on the way home, but for some reason, seeing Diarmuid left her flustered.
She was afraid something really did happen between Kathy and Diarmuid.
If there really was nothing between them, Diarmuid would’ve never allowed Kathy to be that close to him.
Abigail took out her phone to see that photo again: the angle was perfect, and it looked just like Kathy was pouting at Diarmuid as she tugged on his jacket. While Diarmuid was not facing the camera, anyone would think that they looked just like lovers.
Abigail felt a pain on her chest, and suffocated a little.
She patted herself on the chest. Steam soon swirled all over the bathroom, leaving the room stuffy and hot.
As she started to sweat, she finally undressed and took a shower.
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