Chapter 312

She could already predict the answer, yet Abigail still had to ask. Frederick simply looked at her. "You know I can't. I couldn't from the beginning. You know that." This sentence was hurtful—"You know that…" What he meant was that it was she who had overestimated herself. The atmosphere between them grew tense. Frederick sighed and gently rested his hand on her shoulder. "Alright, I promise I'll treat you well." Abigail laughed bitterly and took a step back to distance herself from him. Was his idea of treating her well secretly getting engaged to someone else? She gathered her belongings, including the few books she had brought. She did not want to say another word. He lost his patience as he watched her. His face showed his frustration. As she headed for the door, he called out to her, "Abigail, if you leave this time, I won't come looking for you like I did five years ago." If she left now, she would never see him again. Abigail turned to look at him. He was standing at