Chapter 83

"Abigail, the deepest secret you've been hiding will come to light. You won't escape it. Everything you've done would be in vain…" Abigail stepped back, avoiding Chandler's hand. She gestured at her throat. Chandler chuckled softly, pulling out a pill and handing it to her. She swallowed it immediately. It was the antidote. The burning dryness in her throat quickly soothed, as if she had guzzled down cool spring water. Abigail coughed, managing to produce a faint sound, though it was still raspy and rough. "Take it easy. In five minutes, you'll be able to speak again," Chandler said, casually sitting down. He added, "I got this from Tyrania. It works like a charm." Abigail placed a finger to her lips and nodded toward the door. There were people outside. He needed to keep it down. Chandler laughed. "Jeffrey still cares about you. Well, of course. After all, you risked your life to save him. You're gentle and pure too, so he's bound to love you deeply." He continued curiously,