Chapter 1157

Abigail's voice was soft, tinged with hurt. There was a pause before Xander finally said, "Yeah." To Abigail, he seemed almost dismissive. However, Xander's voice softened as he admitted, "I really do miss you." Abigail brightened, responding with a teasing smile. "I miss you even more. Like, two times more," she emphasized, playfully making her point clear. With a hint of amusement, Xander replied, "I get it." Abigail whispered back, "I want to hear more than just that." Xander chuckled. "Okay, I hear you." Abigail said, "Over there, don't skip meals because of work, like you used to. I've heard it's cold, and you hate the cold. Make sure you're dressed warmly." Suddenly, she heard Xander coughing. Concerned, she quickly asked, "Have you caught a cold? Is Dr. Watson with you? I'd like to talk to him." Soon after, Abigail heard Kane's voice. "Abigail, you're right. Xander didn't dress warmly, and he's never good about bundling up. He had a fever of 102.2°F this morning, and it h