Chapter 297


    Chapter 297


    Patric remained silent for a moment, then let out a deep sigh of relief. “It’s easier said than done. Dad is


    stubborn, and changing his mind is like trying to move a mountain.”


    “Are you afraid of Patric challenging you?”


    Grace patted his shoulder reassuringly. “Don’t worry, I’ll help you plead your case. Besides, he may be


    able to control your marriage registration, but he can’t control who you fall in love with. In the future,


    you can do as you please. Just don’t go overboard and keep it public.”


    Patric pondered over her words and realized they made sense.


    The two of them continued walking and chatting, and before they knew it, they were approaching the


    gate.


    Grace suddenly looked around and was rmed. She had forgotten something important.


    “Oh no! I was so engrossed in our conversation that I forgot about Abigail She said she would wait for


    you at the entrance of the ancestral hall!”


    Frowning, Patric asked, “Did she follow us?”


    “Yes, she said she was worried about you.” Grace wondered if she should go back and find her.


    “Abigail always keeps her word. She probably won’t leave without you, unless…”


    Their expressions turned serious as they simultaneously thought of the same possibility.


    Patric turned around and swiftly ran back towards his vi, with Grace following closely behind as they


    descended from the mountaintop.


    Abigail had just finished packing her belongings and walked out of the vi.


    luggage?”


    Patric hurriedly approached her and asked, “What are you doing with your lugga Abigail lowered her


    head, feeling a bit guilty. “I’ve been causing trouble for Mr. Patric these past few days. It’s been almost


    a month since Peter’s cheating incident. The inte has long forgotten about it. It’s time for me to


    move back to my own apartment.”


    Patric tightly clenched her wrist and sn atched the suitcase from her hand. “I don’t agree!”


    “Mr. Patric! You have no right to stop me from leaving! You and Miss Grammer have divorced, so our


    agreement is void!”


    Abigail was also getting a bit annoyed. It was the first time she spoke so defiantly in front of Patric.


    Patric pursed his lips and his face turned cold.


    Abigail didn’t argue further. “She’s right. Our lives are so different. I’m not worthy of you at all. I was just


    a rented fake partner. I shouldn’t have been sincere, let alone hold you back… I…


    Before she could finish her sentence, Patric stepped forward and forcefully pulled her closer, pressing


    his lips against hers, cutting off all her apologies.


    An ambiguous atmosphere enveloped them.


    As Grace rushed into the vi, she witnessed this intimate scene.


    She smiled with a mix offort and helplessness, realizing that it was time for her to retreat. She


    tiptoed away silently.


    The dominating kiss ended with Abigall struggling to break free.


    Patric exined, “I was the one who was tempted first, and I should be the one to apologize. Last


    night… You were under the influence of Chinese medicine. I shouldn’t have taken advantage of you


    Chapter 297


    like that… But 1…”


    Last night, he had carried Abigail back to the vi. Originally, he intended to help her take a shower and


    find some medicine to alleviate her difort.


    However, her rationality had beenpletely engulfed by the drug, and she had clung to him


    regardless…


    It was hisck of control, his distraction.


    He had been abstinent all these years, but finally, under Abigail’s softness, he had sumbed to


    desire.


    The vivid memories fromst night resurfaced in Abigail’s mind.


    She blushed instantly, feeling embarrassed.


    “That… Last night was an ident. Don’t dwell on it too much, Mr. Patric. I won’t use such a thing to


    threaten you. Let’s pretend it never happened!”


    Patric red at her, his face turning red with anger. “You! You sc umbag, you seduced me, and now


    you’re denying responsibility? Don’t you want to be ountable?”


    “Huh?!”


    What!


    Abigail never expected that the usually elegant and noble Third Young Master Lu would utter such


    shameless words.


    She was taken aback.


    Patric’s face turned dark, and his ears reddened.


    “Or what?”


    “Then… since it was our first time, why don’t we consider it even?”


    Abigail blushed and wanted to escape.-


    But Patric firmly grabbed the back of her neck. “Where do you think you’re running off to? Patric does


    not take rtionships lightly. Since we slept together, I will take responsibility for you till the end!”


    “But…”


    “No ‘buts”!”


    His determined gaze locked onto her.


    “I will ovee any obstacles in the future. You won’t be alone anymore. I will pamper and love you.


    Just trust me and pursue your acting career fearlessly. I will ensure your happiness!”


    Abigail looked at him in a daze, her heart deeply moved.


    Even though she thought she had closed her heart tightly after Peter’s cheating incident, Patric had


    managed to find his way in


    To be cherished, loved, and have a ce she could call home-those were things she had never dared


    to hope for.


    “Can’t you be a little less nice to me?”


    She sniffed, her voice choked with emotion. N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    Patric cupped her face. “Why?”


    “I’m afraid…”


    Afraid that she would sink too deep, unable to extricate herself.


    He was afraid of enduring a more severe blow than Peter’s betrayal, falling into an even deeper abyss


    of pain.


    Patric seemed to have guessed her thoughts and chuckled softly. “Don’t worry, I’m not Peter.”


    Abigail held back her tears and reminded him cautiously, “But Mr. Patric, think it through. Do you really


    want to be with me? I’ve never seen my parents or had any information about them. I was abandoned


    as a child, a mistake at birth.”


    “It’s their loss for abandoning you. From now on, you’ll be my treasure.”


    He gently caressed,her hand, kissed the back of it, and spoke earnestly, “Miss, I want to make a new


    agreement with you. Its duration is entirely up to you.”


    Abigail was stunned.


    He was handing over all the power to her. If she ever grew tired of it, she could walk away at any


    time.


    Just to protect her sense of security?


    In thete autumn, a cold wind blew across their faces, piercing to the bone.


    But Abigail felt warmth throughout her entire being.


    That warmth came from Patric.


    Grace got into the car and gradually drove away from Galen Mountain.


    As she gazed at the receding scenery, her heart felt heavy.


    If only she and Eder could have a love life as healthy and smooth as her eldest brother Chris and


    sister-inw, or her third brother Patric and Abigail-a simple and ordinary life filled with love.


    Her brows furrowed, and for the first time, she appeared lost in her thoughts. Her once clear, starry


    eyes now dulled.


    Lost in her trance, Grace was suddenly interrupted by the ringing of her phone.


    It was Chris calling.


    “Girl, I heard from Eleven that you have something to discuss with me.”


    Taking a deep breath, Grace responded, “Yes…”


    Chris checked his schedule. “I’ve been quite busytely and won’t be able to return to S City for the


    time being. If there’s anything you need, just let me know, and I’ll take care of it when I have the


    chance.”


    “Thank you, bro.”


    Grace hesitated for a moment before continuing, “I hope you can help me with something-release Nick


    on bail from the high-security prison!”


    There was a moment of silence on Chris’s end.


    It seemed that her request caught him off guard.


    Grace could tell that he hadn’t expected her to ask for such a favor.