Chapter 1222

Susanna pondered, 'Maybe I'm reading too much into it. Abigail probably knows what she wants.' After a few moments of silence, Abigail said, "Thank you for always being there for me." From their first encounter at Monsoon Villa, Susanna had cared for her like a mother would. Susanna replied, "Why the thanks? Xander pays me well, and it's my job to look after you." Although Susanna often quipped about working for money, her affection for the Zane family went beyond her paycheck. Abigail drove in silence, arriving at Monsoon Villa around 9:00 p.m. With the main house dark, it was clear Xander was not home. She checked her phone, seeing no calls or messages from him. But she was not surprised. Susanna, noticing her preoccupation, said, "Xander has been buried in work lately. But he'll be around more once things slow down, right?" Abigail offered a faint smile. "Yeah, I understand. It's late now; you should head to bed." Abigail's calm exterior only deepened Susanna's worry. "Want to