Chapter 178

I stared blankly at Abigail, utterly surprised at how much she had changed. What was going on in her mind right now? Was she trying to scheme against me in another way? I couldn't figure her out and didn't even know what to think of her now. Yet, Abigail didn't seem the least bit upset by my lack of reaction. She smiled faintly and said calmly, "Be good. I'll call you when it's time to eat." She left and headed to the kitchen to cook for me. I found myself even more baffled as I watched her retreating figure. What was she trying to do? Why was she acting like this? She prepared the dishes she was most skilled at. Her cooking was undeniably excellent. However, I had no appetite. After she insistently made me eat a few pieces of honey-glazed spare ribs, I excused myself and told her I was tired before returning to the room to rest. Abigail surprisingly didn't press me further for once. I didn't understand why she behaved this way, but her uncharacteristic restraint gave me a str