Chapter 2005

"You're making me nervous with all this pressure," Helen said, her voice tinged with exasperation. The three women exchanged a glance and couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Ah!" Abigail suddenly gasped, her hand flying to her phone. "What's going on now? You're acting like you've seen a ghost," Helen said, her hand pressed to her chest. Abigail's unpredictable antics were going to give her a heart attack one of these days. "I forgot to tell Mr. Newton! If he finds out you fainted and I didn't inform him, he'll have my head!" Abigail grumbled, quickly hitting the dial button. "Oh, come on. Is Chandler really that terrifying?" Helen asked. Abigail raised an eyebrow. "Why do you think they call him the Living King of Hell?" "Speaking of the Living King of Hell," Germaine interjected, glancing toward the door and subtly signaling to Abigail. Before Abigail could respond, Chandler appeared at Helen's side, his expression full of concern as he took her hand. "Honey, what happene