Chapter 61

I was stunned by Blair's straightforwardness. I hadn't expected her to take up on my casual offer seriously. She even wanted it to be done today. I couldn't quite refuse since she had brought it up. I had no choice but to agree. "Alright, then. Let's meet in half an hour." I quickly made a reservation on my phone and sent Blair the location before heading to the restaurant by cab. I made my way to the table I had reserved on the first floor when I arrived. I felt a burning gaze fixed intently on me as soon as I sat down. The intensity of it sent a chill down my spine. I glanced up uneasily. My breath quickened, and my face paled when my eyes met with Abigail's. I had never expected to see her here. It felt as if someone had wrapped their hands around my throat and left me feeling suffocated. I could only stare at her blankly as my heart pounded and my scalp tingled. I thought I had moved on after a long time without seeing her. Yet, I couldn't even muster the courage to stand u