Chapter 189

Abigail, however, was not so lucky. The couple had taken turns launching a full-on linguistic assault, dragging out every archaic phrase and proverb they had ever learned, all in an attempt to persuade her. And she was not exactly someone who responded well to something like this. Taking a deep breath, she reluctantly reached for the cutlery with trembling hands, muttering to herself that she could do this. But the moment the food touched her lips, a strange flavor spread across her palate instantly. She had intended to power through it and swallow, but it was simply too much. She bolted for the trash can and vomited it all out. Owen watched her with a look full of pity, sighing silently as he shook his head. In the end, it was Owen's tough attitude that "rescued" her. "Now, do you understand?" Owen asked. Abigail did not even have time to catch her breath before the couple was at it again. The moment they saw her vomit, they rushed to bring her water, but it only made things