Chapter 391: Chapter 391

Chapter 391

Abigail’s hand trembled with fear, “Zack, what should we do? Cornelia is video calling us.”

Zack took her phone, reassuring her, “Abigail, chill out. Let me handle the video call with Cornelia. Go wash your face, pull yourself together, and then call your folks to join us for dinner. Try not to give anything away to Cornelia.”

“Okay.” Abigail dashed into the bathroom immediately.

Zack cleared his throat and answered the video call, “Cornelia, happy New Year! I hope you’ll have a blast this year and make everyone green with envy.”

“We all should have a blast.” Cornelia noticed that the background wasn’t his residence, “Are you at Abigail’s house? Why isn’t she answering the call? Is she on a blind date?”

Zack replied, “Blind date? Nah. I’m spending New Year at Abigail’s home tonight. Her folks are whipping up supper for us, and Abigail is lending a hand in the kitchen.”

Cornelia asked, “I haven’t seen her parents in a while. How are they doing?”

“They’re doing great.” Zack noticed that Abigail had pulled herself together; she had her parents seated at the dining table and gave him a thumbs up. He turned the camera towards the dinner table, “Sweetie, say hi to them.”

Cornelia sweetly greeted, “Happy New Year!”

Abigail’s dad responded with a smile, “Nelly, Happy New Year to you too!”

Abigail’s mom also greeted Cornelia when she saw her on the screen, “Nelly, happy New Year! I heard you’re on a business trip to P City; how are you coping there? If you miss any local delicacies, let me know, and I’ll have Abigail bring them to you.”

Cornelia politely answered her questions. After Cornelia’s incident, her relationship with Abigail remained unaffected, and their parents didn’t discourage them from keeping in touch.

“Dad, Mom, you guys eat first; we need to discuss some private matters with Cornelia.” Abigail took the phone, “Zack, let’s head back to my room.”

Back in her room, Abigail shut the door. Even though she had regained her composure, her voice was still a bit nasal, “Cornelia, listen, you need to be happier than anyone else!”

Cornelia sensed her emotions, “Abigail, what’s going on?”

Zack quickly changed the subject, “Have you been watching any shows in P City?”

They didn’t continue the discussion, and Cornelia didn’t probe further but followed Zack’s lead and discussed, “Yeah. I just had dinner with colleagues and watched a New Year gala. I’m getting ready to hit the sack.”

Zack asked, “Isn’t it not even 8 p.m. over there? You’re turning in this early?”

Cornelia explained, “The company in P City doesn’t observe holidays; I may have to work with my boss tomorrow. I’m beat today, so I’m thinking of getting an early night.”

Abigail tried her best to be livelier and more natural, “Nelly, send my regards to President Hartley at your place. Mention me to him a lot whether you’re busy or not. If he ever gets divorced, I might have a shot.”

Cornelia laughed and replied, “What are you thinking? My boss and his wife are very much in love. His sister just wished for them to have a baby soon. Do you know what he said?”

Abigail asked, “What did he say?”