Chapter 1038

"Tell me about it," Abigail prompted. Seeing her interest, Xander explained, "The Blau family was involved in the tragic deaths of his wife and child." Abigail sat up abruptly. "His own family was involved in his wife's and child's deaths? How could they?" Xander urged her to lie back on the couch, comforting her, "Calm down. Let me finish." She took a deep breath. "Go on." Xander went on, "The Blau family from Valtara had their traditions. Johann's marriage was set from the day he was born. But he didn't want the match. He tried to call it off many times, but both sides were against it." Abigail let out a sigh. "It seems like wealthy families are more about making good matches than about what their kids feel. It's like the young ones are just pieces in a game, there to boost the family name. Doesn't seem like anyone cares about real happiness." After speaking her mind, Abigail realized she might have upset Xander. "I wasn't talking about your family, Nathan." Xander ruffled her