something is bothering you",

t", he reaffirmed, dri

lled. The rumours are all over the place....I overheard someone talking about yo

moment they just stared at each other in si

id you h

tell me, Dad? "Why did you hide such a thing fro

f Andrew Williams' proposal hung over him like a dark cloud. Marrying Abigail off to his son as a settlement for his debt. His mind recoiled at the

o tie his daughter to a life she didn't choose, and sh

rength to go into details. That hurt her even more; he was goi

kept

his hands reassuringly, " Look, Dad, I'm done with my diplo

t, Abi. I

out in pain. "I won't let you treat me l

ith you," she murmure

ughts churned. He struggled to find a way out of t

crossing his face. His expression turned questioning, his gaze piercing as he wondered who could be visiting him at such a mom

anyone?" He whisper

ail's chest. Seeing her dad frus

get the door, her voice barel

heart was a bit tense because of t

. As she opened the door, her eyes caught sigh

d

, but cringed with concern as

he asked, his ey

. Let's talk inside," she said

ving room, sensing

Eden, Abiga

elief but didn't

-crossing his hands behind his back an

d remained seated. His

of emotions swirling beneath the surface. Eden was like a son, and he had thought one day, he would pe

around now would complicate

frustrate whoever is in their way. He couldn't risk it. He couldn't risk losing everything! Not his house, the on

with tension, "Excuse me, guys," he

cker. Eden's eyes followed Noah, sensing th

illed with concern. "Is everyth

his, her voice bare

alk to me, his business his strugg

d in slightly, "I'm sorry to hear that,

ldn't tell me the details, but I can see the weight of it all bearing down

ms around her in a gentle hug, pulling her clos

ever seen my Dad broken and withdrawn...he was going through so much and I couldn't help, I didn

ing to pacify her, " I'm

m his arm and stared d

u a

d. "Yes,

ed her to himself again in a warm embrace. The warmth of his body enveloped her, and she felt a sense of comfort wash

tricity that ran through her body, directing shivers down her spine. She

hispered, his voice low and hypnoti

g in the air

w? I can't! The words slippe

ill help you lighten your mood, and perhaps we could brainstorm on ways to help out repa