Chapter 156
The Spare Wife by Nadia Gordon
Chapter 156 You Donât Deserve Trust Sean returned to his room and found Abigail in the shower. He decided to grab a book to read.
Just then, his phone started ringing.
When he picked it up, he saw an unfamiliar number, but one that he still recognized. He immediately answered, his voice lacking its usual coldness.
âHello, why are you calling me?â he inquired.
âDo you know what happened to Joan on set? For Abigail, you left her, and now the crew is deliberately bullying her! She fell from high up and nobody cared about her!â The voice on the other end was seething with anger.
Sean clenched his phone. âIs she at the hospital now?â
âHow dare you ask me that? Low should I know?â the voice shot back, furious.
âIâll call the set and find out,â Sean said, letting the person vent their frustration. Then, he Cameron a message on WhatsApp.
sent âSean, if something happens to Joan, Iâll destroy you and myself!â The man then hung up at once.
Sean hurried downstairs without explaining his sudden departure to Dahlia.
âWhy the rush...â Dahlia mumbled to herself.
Abigail emerged from the bathroom, but there was no sign of Sean. She assumed he was still downstairs.
As she neared completion of half of her sketches, Sean still hadnât returned.
Abigail sensed he might not be at the house and couldnât help but feel frustrated.
Once again, it was Joanâs situation that called him away.
The next day, close to noon, Abigail was in her room. She sent messages to Sean, but it was like shouting into a void.
She made a series of calls, and finally, Sean picked up.
âIâm quite busy here. If need be, you can have the driver pick you up over there.â Seanâs tone was laced with a touch of indifference.
âSean, if you keep acting like this and sneaking around with other women, then donât force me to come back home! Whose time are you wasting? You canât even stay overnight! Are you in such a hurry to meet your little fling?â Abigailâs chest heaved with anger.
âYou have three days. When have I ever wasted your time? I have things to attend to. Canât a little trust in our relationship?â
Seanâs voice carried a hint of irritation.
you have âTrust? Is this how you earn my trust? Leaving me alone and running off to see your little fling? If youâre so eager to go be with her, why donât you agree to Grandpaâs suggestion for a divorce yesterday? What gives you the right to string me along?â Abigail was seething.
âDivorce is all you talk abo Fine! Once I finish my business, weâll go through with it! Since you donât believe me at all, I donât see why we should continue this.â Seanâs words were cold.
âAn unfaithful man like you has no right to be trusted!â Abigail forcefully hung up, trembling with anger.
She thought, foolishly, that Sean really wanted to work on their relationship.
She thought that when he cleaned the house for her, defended her in front of Cornelie, and didnât divorce her despite Colbyâs words, he wanted to change for the better.
Fantasizing about him was the biggest mistake she had ever made in her life.
She got up and planned to change her clothes and leave.
Just then, Dahlia came in with a pitcher of water.
âYouâve been upstairs all morning. I brought you some water. Have a drink,â Dahlia said gently, placing the beautiful glass pitcher on the table.
Abigail glanced at it and thanked her.
âIf you donât feel like coming downstairs for lunch, Iâll bring it up to you,â Dahlia offered with a smile.
âAlright, thank you,â Abigail replied.
After Dahlia left, Abigail walked to the table, poured herself a glass of water, and took a sip.
Downstairs, Cornelie gave her a look, and after their eyes met, Dahlia went to the kitchen.
âIâm going over next door to play some cards. I wonât be back for lunch,â Colby said, then got up and left.
Abigail had lunch and sat on the edge of the bed, planning to call a car.
Time passed slowly, and soon, the door was pushed open. Dahlia entered the room with Cornelie.
Abigail lay on the bed. Her phone had fallen onto the carpet by the bedside.
âTake her to the guest room on the third floor,â Cornelie ordered.
Dahlia, along with two young maids, lifted Abigail up and dragged her upstairs.
Cornelie picked up her phone and followed them upstairs.
Abigail didnât know how many days she had been lying in a daze, but she knew the room had been dark the entire time.
Sean had been taking care of Joan in the hospital for four days when he received a call from Kevin.
âSean, Luna called me. She wants to know where Abigail is. Her phone is off, and she hasnât gone to the set. The director is furious and has scolded Luna,â Kevin said cautiously.
Joanâs situation at the set had been exposed online after Sean personally went to inquire about it.
Her popularity on the set was low. When there was an issue with the harness and she fell from a great height, some thought she was faking it. En route to the hospital, she went into shock.
Sean erupted in fury on set, and the showâs production had reached a point of no return, while Joan remained in a coma.
As a result, Seanâs mood had been sour these past few days.