Chapter 877

Oliver continued, "When Mr. Newman first called, you were right next to me. I had no idea what was going on. After picking up Abby, I found her in her pajamas with visible injuries. I took her to a hotel first. You called when I was checking in. Hotel staff were everywhere at that time. "I had just brought her back to the hotel from the hospital. Both times, Abby was present. Was I to stand there and gossip about her situation in front of her and the hotel staff while talking to you on the phone?" Grace sniffled, realizing the situation might not have allowed for a full explanation. After all, Abby was already an adult, and her dignity mattered. "Why didn't you take me with you? That way, no one would misunderstand seeing you two together." Oliver explained, "It was past ten at night. You needed rest. And I had no idea what kind of situation was happening at the school. What if things got messy and you got hurt?" Grace stopped crying. "Does Abby know that you're married?" Oliver