Chapter 283

My words left Abigail momentarily stunned. She stared at me, her eyes wide with shock and disbelief. "W-What did you just say?" I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself before replying. My expression hardened as I shook my head slightly. "Abigail, I know you're trying to mend things between us. But have you forgotten how we've tormented each other? Our relationship isn't the same as before. The damage I've caused you is irreparable, and what you've done to me has left me deeply troubled as well." I glanced at her coldly, shaking my head again for emphasis. My tone remained calm as I said, "So I advise you not to waste your energy trying to fix something that can't be repaired. No matter how much effort we put in, it's impossible to go back to how things used to be." My voice remained steady, devoid of emotion. But when my words reached Abigail's ears, they seemed to cut her deeply. Her face twisted with desperation as she grabbed my wrist tightly. She gasped for air as she crie