Chapter 1010

Abigail's cheeks were rosy, and she pressed her lips together. Xander, catching her subtle reactions, tenderly soothed her puffy lips with his thumb. He asked, "Did I hurt you when I kissed you?" Abigail slightly nodded, murmuring, "A bit." Xander asked again, "If it was painful, why didn't you pull away?" Abigail suddenly threw herself at him, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist. "Because I want you to know that no matter what, I'll always be by your side." Xander cradled her soft body that nestled into his arms and gently rubbed her back with one hand. "Why don't you believe what Nova said?" Abigail replied, "Why should I believe him?" Xander asked, "He said so many things to discredit me; didn't you ever doubt that maybe I really did those terrible things?" Abigail covered his mouth with her hand. "I won't let you talk nonsense." Xander removed her hand from his mouth and kissed it gently. "Abigail, I am Nathan, and Nathan is me. There's never been a twin brother, as