Chapter 1402

After a few rings, James answered his phone. Before he could say anything, Abigail shouted, "James!" He cleared his throat and hummed in acknowledgment, his voice laced with exhaustion. Her excitement faded slightly. She softened her tone and called out again, "James, we've all been really worried. Where did you go?" "I'm fine. Don't worry." Abigail lowered her head, tugging at her blanket. "James, Oliver went back to Everglade Villa. Will you come back too?" There was a long silence. When James finally spoke, he skipped over her question entirely. For once, he called her by name. "Abigail, I was impulsive that night. Do you want to reconsider our relationship?" "James, it's too late," she said. "I already told my parents that we're dating." James didn't know how to respond. Abigail continued, "And I don't need to think it over. I want to be your girlfriend. You stole my first kiss. You have to take responsibility." James was again speechless. Abigail pressed on, "Anyway, th