Chapter 548

Dr. Sander's unfinished sentence was cut off by the closing door. Concerned, Xander turned to Abigail. "You shouldn't mind what others say." "I won't." Abigail helped Xander back onto the hospital bed. "Mr. Zane, you need to lay down. I'll call a doctor to hook you back up to the IV." "Alright." Immediately, Abigail summoned a doctor. The doctor initially had a list of precautions to share with her, but a single look from Xander silenced them. After administering the IV, the doctor departed. Once they were alone, Xander said to Abigail, "Sit down. There's something I want to tell you." His command compelled her to sit, regardless of her internal resistance to him. She complied and settled in the chair. "Mr. Zane, what did you want to talk about?" Seeing her calm demeanor restored, Xander felt somewhat relieved. "I'm not sure what exactly happened to you. But no matter what it is, you can always confide in me." Abigail gathered the courage to meet his gaze. He was typically indif