Chapter 50

Still, Abigail was genuinely surprised that Xavier had shown up tonight. The celebration was packed with people. Ever since his leg injury, he had hated to be in crowded places. "Do you remember the mountain behind the village where we're living now?" Abigail covered her mouth, eyes wide in disbelief. Samuel could not help but smile at her reaction. "There's no need to doubt it. It's exactly what you think. It's no ordinary mountain, but a mine. Two years ago, we discovered a gold deposit in it." He chuckled. "Xavier used to be a geologist. He traveled all over the world for research. It was during one of those expeditions that he got injured. The damage left a lasting condition, and over time, he started avoiding treatment altogether." Abigail slowly nodded, her gaze shimmering. "That was the past. With me here, he will stand again!" "Happy birthday, Abby." Jayden was the first to approach, pulling off his sunglasses and opening his arms for a hug. Abigail breezed right past h