Chapter 1223

On the fourth day, Melody returned. When Abigail saw her at the studio door, she was taken aback by how pale Melody looked. "What happened, Mel?" Abigail rushed to help her friend sit down and handed her a glass of water. With trembling hands, Melody took a sip and whispered, "I lost my baby." Abigail felt a surge of sadness. Holding Melody's hand, she gently asked, "How?" With a pained expression, Melody replied, "I had an abortion." Stunned, Abigail whispered, "Why?" "He lied to me," Melody blurted. "He was previously married and has a four-year-old child. I can accept a past, but not deceit." Abigail nodded, understanding her sentiment; she had no patience for lies either. "During my first two visits to his hometown, they kept the child hidden. The whole family deceived me. But on my last visit, they didn't." "Why not?" Abigail asked. Melody chuckled, her laughter tinged with bitterness. "They thought because I was pregnant, I'd have no choice but to join their family. Can yo