Abigail was speechless.
Clearing her throat, she said, “I’ll resign.”
She simply had to resolve the trouble at hand first.
Diarmuid held her hand, his thumb gently brushing over the back of her hand as he said quietly, “He wants me to spare Ian Althoff, but I refused. The agitation caused a heart attack, and they could not revive him in time.”
“Ian Althoff?” Abigail frowned slightly. “Wasn’t he drugged out of his mind?”
“I’m not sure how he recovered, but he’s the one who did it.”
Diarmuid had suspected Ian from the start, but he did not have any evidence.
As such, he arranged for his men to watch Ian at Althoff Manor, and as time went by, he got the evidence he needed!
When he headed over to recapture Ian, Henry stopped him, and in the ensuing confrontation, Henry had a heart attack!
As Abigail realized what happened, she sprang to her feet, furious and indignant. “It was him? He was the mastermind, and the reason Erin…”
Abigail hated herself even more then—she should not have been soft and suggested the drug, sparing his life!
Her mercy had caused this tragedy!
“Abigail.”
Diarmuid tugged on her hand. “It wasn’t your fault.”
Abigail looked into Diarmuid’s eyes as she said, “I know you’re trying to comfort me.”
She could not help blaming herself because she was not the one who suffered.
But as a fellow woman, she understood what Erin was going through.
Nonetheless, Diarmuid said mildly, “Erin Gooding and James Cross made up. They’re both doing well now, so don’t shoulder the blame.”
Abigail raised a brow. How was she unaware that they made up?
However, it was good news that Erin could come around and start over with James.
Making a serious face, she asked, “Where’s Ian Althoff now?”
“Locked up,” Diarmuid said darkly. “He’s hanging by a thread.”
Even though everything was now in the past, Ian had hurt him and the people around him.
And that was unforgivable.
That was why Diarmuid did not relent despite Henry’s relentless pleading.
He beat Ian half to death and kept the latter locked up in Althoff Manor.
“Your grandfather’s funeral—”
“His son will handle it. I just need to show my face for appearances sake,” Diarmuid said, cutting Abigail short.
He knew what Abigail wanted to say, but Greg Althoff was still alive although he was paralyzed.
Rumor even had it that he was now the sugar daddy of a young, pretty face.
He had always been a pervert, and since he was completely entranced by his lover, he did not ask a thing about Ian.
Abigail nodded. “Good.”
She was worried that Diarmuid would just ignore everything, making him a target for scorn—what happened in the family stayed in the family, after all!
Diarmuid laughed, his voice rising in pitch as he did. “Everyone knows that the old man and I were at odds, even mortal enemies, don’t they?”
Abigail was speechless, but cleared her throat. “Whatever happens, you should at least look the part now that he’s gone.”
She certainly did not want the public to think him cold, disrespecting even his own grandfather!
Even if the Althoffs had always been hurting Diarmuid, he should at least present a gesture in this matter.
Diarmuid chuckled. “As you wish.”
“Be serious.” Abigail shot him an unhappy look. “I’m being real with you. I don’t want people to call you disrespectful or what not. I know you don’t care about your reputation, but you have to maintain it because you are a father. You don’t want your children to grow up hearing stories of your terrible behavior, right? Your image as a lofty father would be ruined.”
“You’re right,” Diarmuid said, rubbing his sore neck.
“Is your neck uncomfortable?’
“No…”
“Here. I can give you a message.”
Abigail got on the bed, kneeling behind him to make massaging his shoulders more convenient.
“Didn’t think that your hands would be that strong when you’re so scrawny.”
“It’s not my strength, but the pressure points,” Abigail explained. “I know how to relieve exhaustion and bring comfort, so be careful when I tell you to be nice to me for the rest of our lives. Cheat on me, and I can kill you without leaving a mark.”
Diarmuid’s lips twitched. He slowly smiled and said adoringly, “I know you can do it, but you’d become a widow yourself..”
“I’ll just get me some pretty boy.”
“No one’s prettier than me.”
“Then I’d get a ugly one. As long as it’s a man…”
Diarmuid abruptly wheeled on her, staring darkly at her.
Abigail met his stifling gaze and reared her chin. “Cheat on me, and I’ll cheat on you—”
Diarmuid pinned her beneath himself just then.
Abigail tried to slide out from the side, but Diarmuid stopped her with his arms and said pointedly from above, “Uglies don’t deserve you.”
Abigail looked Diarmuid straight in the eye. “Uglies don’t cheat.”
Diarmuid raised a brow, his visage alluring. “Did I cheat?’
“…Not at the moment, but I wouldn’t know. In the future…”
Diarmuid leaned in and bit her nose. “I won’t.”
“Ow.” Abigail grunted, pushing him away.
Diarmuid beamed at her, his eyes twinkling beneath his thick lashes. “Where does it hurt?”
Abigail was speechless.
Getting frisky again, huh?
“Stop it, I’m not in the mood,” she said sternly.
“Yeah,” Diarmuid tamely got off her, while both of them composed themselves and straightened their clothes.
“By the way, did you go to my office to look for me?” Diarmuid asked.
“Yeah,” Abigail replied. “I had something to talk to you about, but it’s resolved now.”
“Hmm.” Diarmuid frowned. “What could be resolved so quickly?”
“I was sued,” Abigail admitted. “That’s why I wanted your help looking for a good lawyer. You weren’t there, so James introduced me to a member of your legal team. The man looked formidable, even agreeing to help me resolve it.”
She did not want to trouble Diarmuid, but James would have told Diarmuid even if she did not. And since she was not resolving the issue herself, she had to ask for help.
“Yeah,” Diarmuid said. “You can trust the legal team.”
Abigail nodded. “Yeah, so just properly deal with Ian Althoff and that funeral. I’ll consult my lawyer about the lawsuit.”
Diarmuid nodded as well. “I’ll talk to them too.
…
All of Cloud City was astonished once word of Henry’s death got out!
They held influence despite their recent decline, and since Diarmuid’s influence now surpassed them at their peak, it naturally garnered considerable attention.
Still, Diarmuid kept things quiet by having Greg preside over the funeral on the surface.
All the people who attended the funeral were either Henry’s friends or close relatives of the family.
None of Diarmuid’s friends came, however, because he did not let them.
Regardless, the funeral was quite grand, since Henry was an important person himself in his younger years.
It was only when he got old and senile that he left Diarmuid disillusioned, leaving his own family in pieces!
As his granddaughter-in-law, Abigail should be showing up at the funeral as well out of obligation.
Abigail did not, however, because she had a court summons to answer, while Dennis Turner remained unconscious and was still hanging by a thread.
Neil Turner sued her not for the money, but to have her admit her mistake in this issue.
She would have to take responsibility if Dennis died, and paying damages would be inevitable.
Throughout the court session, her lawyer answered every question.
The lawyer was certainly prepared, having investigated the entire incident as well as the people present.
Hotmesh Research employees were all taking Abigail’s side too, because they understood that Abigail really wanted to save Dennis.
Hence, Abigail’s lawyer could argue righteously and earnestly. “Mr. Turner, I would be thanking Ms. Bernstein if I were you. She’s the reason your father is alive, and she even withstood the pressure and risk to perform that surgery.”
“That is not the point. She broke regulations when she performed that surgery. She isn’t Dennis Turner’s family, and she does not have the authority to make the call.”
“No, she isn’t Mr. Turner’s family, but she’s close enough to be one. Moreover, your logic seems to postulate that if we find a patient lying on the street, about to die, we’d need their family’s consent before performing emergency resuscitation. Are you sure there’s always time to follow procedure? Or would you sue regardless, this time accusing the defendant of not helping when she could? Or perhaps regulations are more important than a person’s life?”
“Regulations are there to enforce discipline, not to take a person’s life!”
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.
52 responses to “Chapter 440 – Second Chance Love of the Missing Groom Novel”
“Eunuchs” Really Abegeil? Are you serious? How could you joke that stupid and senseless on Diarmuid. Are you really lost your mind. Stupid woman 😡
It’s look like Diarmuid will suffered whole his life to prove his sincerity toward his only wife. She is too much 😡 I am sick of her behaviour toward Diarmuid. Is he a cheater ?🥺🥺 How much had he suffered all these years just because of her, she is the one who always cheated and told a lie and run away all the times. She is the one who drugged him, set him up, run away from him time to time, hide and lie, even hide his child news from him and still act like that. He is truly an excellent man and after all her nonsense, he still love her by all his heart. And what did he get in return ?🥺🥺 She said “he is a cheater” 😖😡🥴 Abegeil you are a cheater and just because of you Diarmuid suffered a lot.
Your stupid word hurt his feelings and now his manhood too. She is too much now.
Dairmud did the most terrible things to her, he choked her to death, he even caused her abortion and so many bad treatments, she forgave all, she acceptedhim and loved him despite all. What she did was just joking around that so passionately
No men accept his newly wed wife has already defiled by another man on the night of their wedding and Diarmuid faced that challenge and still at that time he could not kill her. Whatever he had done because of lie and misunderstanding Abegeil created itself and run away time to time from him. After all these things he still chose to loved her accepted her and ready to forgot everything and even said this thing to Sean that they both are even and just as he did she run away for months. Is not Diarmuid faults. He is so patient. And for this we can say that they both forgive each other in different ways. No men is like him. He is the best.
Is Abegeil ever appreciate Diarmuid sincere love?
What will happen next ? I am afraid, are there any upsetting events next😕😨🤯
Please save Diarmuid, they are all around him want to destroy his happiness, all are jealous and not even remember how much was he bear in past and even now he is still facing all worst things alone. Abegeil always think that he will cheat on her in future but what about herself ? Is she sure about herself ??? She is not the one who almost defiled by bastard Harvey ? But Diarmuid said just because of her peace of mind that ” he did not mind”. We all knew how much he dejected and sad. Abegeil never appreciate Diarmuid faithfulness and deep love.
I already guess that it was lan Althoff who send those bastards to destroyed Abegeil. I hope Diarmuid would punish him worst. And he also need to punish Harvey Gooding Bastard and even kill him.
I love all these chapters and now as usual waiting for next chapters eagerly 😁
I have foreboding feelings that Diarmuid and Abegeil are going to be separated again. It’s seems like Diarmuid would be framed by another woman and Abegeil misunderstand him and leave him. Abegeil will not resign in her director post as she just find another excuse on it. Diarmuid sincerity continuously hit by Abegeil senseless doubts and I wonder might be possible Author use this as a new track and Diarmuid may be frame by Henry’s men and that’s create huge problems between the couple because no one would trust him.
In these chapters, things continuously focus on Diarmuid sincerity and happiness and everyone is jealous because he is happy so possible now he is the Author next target. Oh No please No .😱😱😱🤯🤯🤯😳😳😳😨😨😨
How about Abigail lose and being jailed? Her ethics is questionable though. That would creates even more points for loooooong endless very boring novel 😂 Then I’ll have the reason to drop this novel.
If she is in jail and get pregnant and again separated from Diarmuid 🥺🥺🥺. This story is not boring not even a bit. Every chapter is so excellent and entertaining and I believe future chapters will also be superb and full of excellent. This novel is really amazing and I love it. Not a single chapter is boring. Story is going so well and excellent.
I want their children means more and more children, Diarmuid Abegeil’ daughters 😀
I love these chapters , specially Abegeil and Diarmuid moments.
Want more please update soon
Lan Althoff 😳🤯😡🤬
I really want to read full scene between Diarmuid and Henry conversation and how would he caught Lan Althoff and all there scene. Why was Author cut it like that. Author is better to show these scene because it is important part of Diarmuid life and we really want to read in full. Why you cut it.
Love it…Can’t wait…Thanks🌹
Simply in love here, more chapters pretty please…
I am eagerly waiting for updates, please update soon please.
Want Diarmuid Abegeil’ daughters, twins, triplets or more please Author
Henry dead is upsetting, I really want to read whole scene but Author chose to side track it which is not so good, in this story Diarmuid part is so important so Author should focus his side of story more and Henry, lan and Diarmuid scenes must be write in full. Abegeil stupidity and side stories are written in full, mostly are unnecessary but Diarmuid important part of stories are not mention in full . It’s so unfair please Author pay more attention toward Diarmuid parts also. I really want to read their full scene. Henry, lan and Diarmuid conversation and scene and Henry funeral and it’s so annoying that Abegeil is not there she is so self center and arrogant.
Diarmuid I love you buddy 🤩😍🤩😍
Abegeil…….oh ……Abegeil…… You will never learn 🥴🙄
Diarmuid and Abegeil moments are so adorable.
I love the way Diarmuid take care of Abegeil but Abegeil never appreciate his true and sincere love and always doubt his honestly. This is too much 😕🥴
Diarmuid is the best. Abegeil should stop her stupid doubts, Diarmuid is a one-woman man and he will not cheat, he was, is , and will always be sincere and honest toward his strong deep love held for Abegeil.
Abegeil need to check herself, is she fully sincere and love Diarmuid As he lover her ? Will she never cheat ever ? Why only Diarmuid sincerity is in question ? Abegeil is the one who always ready to cheat on him, If she remembers her past.
I love these chapters 😍🤩
I love reading this story. More nice chapter please???
Thanks, more power.
I love these chapters, love Diarmuid and Abegeil
Waiting for next chapters, please update soon
I want Diarmuid Abegeil’ daughters and more children.
Please Abegeil appreciate Diarmuid’s love you are so lucky to have him.
Lan Althoff 😡😡😡
I am sad Henry die like that, Diarmuid and their last scene must be expanded so that we could read how their last conversation was.
I am so much in love with Diarmuid 🤩😍🤩😍 he is so so marvellous as a husband and as a lover. Abegeil is lucky
Diarmuid and Abegeil moments are so adorable and the horse ride memories and everything was so lovely.
I want to see more scene about their second son, what’s his name and what is he look like , is he resemble to Diarmuid ???? I really want to know.
Want next chapters please I can’t wait any longer 🥺🥺🥺
I want their daughter please Author 😁 how about twins and triplets please Author . And no hide and seek this time please
Abegeil’s jokes are stupid and senseless how could she call all these nonsense words and things to Diarmuid.
I am satisfied the way diarmuid taught tommy a lesson for his bad behaviour. Parents should be strict where necessary or your child will be out of hand and control . Good Diarmuid 👍
Please update next chapters, I am waiting buddy😁
Diarmuid 💪 you are the best 👍
Diarmuid my favourite , waiting for more chapters ….oh please upload soon
Waiting for next
Upload more chapters please!
Still waitinggggggg🥴🥴🥴🥴 please upload new chapters
I really want to read more and more Diarmuid scene and story. I just love this man 😘 every passing chapters my love for Diarmuid become increase and increase 🥰
Please update soon,
I miss Diarmuid and Abegeil a lot.
What would be happen next🤔 I want Diarmuid Abegeil’ more children and their adorable supporting and loving moments. And Diarmuid way of dealing things. I love his character, he is so nice when he punished Abegeil in different ways 😉😉😉 I love his ways 😁
Waiting for next chapters , this novel is awesome and going so smoothly and well 💐👍
What’s about Diarmuid Abegeil’ wedding ?? They had already prepared everything but then call out and still not announce and celebrate wedding event .
Please arrange their wedding event , it is the most awaiting request and then Diarumid Abegeil’s daughters and more children. Please Author
Diarmuid is a right man , no good, no bad but just perfectly right . He doesn’t need to be good around bad or worst people . He is excellent around the people he loves, like Abegeil his children, his family and his true close friends and close employees. He is excellent for them in every way, hard and soft ways. But it is so good that he is evil for his enemy and his wrath is also good for his enemy. And it is also good that he is not interested in extra people and not give them any dam and importance. I like him that way and he is perfectly right man.
Of course, Diarmuid is upset for Henry death and it’s increase his pain that he was the reason behind his sudden heart attack. Of course he felt dejected. He never wanted that, eventually, Henry would die someday but Diarmuid never wanted to be part of his death cause. He is still his only grand father and Diarmuid still love him as he is not showing this but he is 🥺🥺🥺 Henry also deserve a second chance at least. He deserve to meet his great grand sons and at least Diarmuid forgive him in the end.
I feel Abegeil role is more serious here as she did not present in Henry funeral, she is his grand son’s wife and just because of Henry, Diarmuid and Abegeil met and married at that time without their will but later they madly love each other and understand that they destined to met and love each other. And made for each other. So in that prospects, Abegeil and Diarmuid should visit him last time and at least be with his as his last ride and departure from the world 🥺🥺🥺
I love Diarmuid 💋💋💋
Simply can’t wait for more chapters pretty please…