Chapter 1158

"Don't try to act cute. It won't work on me," James warned Abigail. The driver, who had been silently listening for a while, finally chimed in, "Young man, your girlfriend is just looking out for you. She feels bad that you have to take taxis every day." James didn't bother correcting the driver's assumption. Instead, he shot back, "What kind of man lets a woman buy him a car?" The driver conceded, "Fair point. But you should also appreciate that she cares about you." James turned his head and met Abigail's gaze. She hadn't said a single word, but her wide, unwavering stare spoke volumes. He could read the concern and the unspoken plea in her eyes. He took the textbooks from her and gently held her wrist. His tone softened. It was a rare occurrence. "Alright. Don't worry about it. If I want something, I'll earn it myself." Eventually, Abigail heeded James' advice and didn't buy the car. On the way, she repeated Grace's words from lunch. Then, she asked, "Do you know what the l