Chapter 1214

Before Abigail could finish, Malcolm jumped in, "I was just joking. I shouldn't have said that." He knew Margaret would be upset if she learned about his comment. Margaret came over shortly after. "What happened, Abigail?" Abigail glanced at Malcolm, catching his regretful face. "Malcolm said he liked a woman, but she didn't feel the same." Margaret replied, "Well, not everyone is Xander. Malcolm can't expect every woman to like him back." Stung by Margaret's words, Malcolm felt a deep sense of embarrassment and hurt. After dinner, Abigail and Margaret left the Cobain residence. As they made their way out, Abigail said, "Grandma, instead of returning to Monsoon Villa, can I stay with you at the Zane residence tonight?" Margaret considered it and replied, "Of course. Do you want me to inform Xander to come over after he's done with work?" Abigail shook her head. "No, he's been so busy lately. Let him have a quiet evening." Margaret smiled and gently squeezed Abigail's hand. "Alr