Chapter 284

I couldn't tell how much of what Abigail said was true and how much was a lie. All I knew was that if I didn't comply, she had countless ways to make my life difficult. Seeing my silence, she became even more tender. She wrapped her arms tightly around my waist, her small face rubbing against my chest. "Samuel, I'm willing to accept Lana for your sake. Whether you want to treat her as your sister or bring her to live with us, I'll support you. From now on, whatever you want to do, I'll stand by you." Her words caught me completely off guard. I never thought she'd say something like this. Abigail had always hated the smell of hospitals and avoided any interaction with Kayla. Although Kayla once saved her life, she never spared her so much a glance. And now, she claimed she was willing to accept Lara, someone completely unrelated to her? "W-Why are you doing this?" I asked, unable to wrap my head around her motive. Abigail suddenly looked at me seriously and smiled softly. "Samue