Novel Full 187 You Are My Responsibility
Day Twenty One…
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Abigail was rendered speechless when Nathan declared to them that he would bring Abigail to a hotel. They would be staying there for the night.
He didn’t even consult her if she wanted to go or not. He didn’t even properly invite her. She even mistook his motive, thinking that he was going to kick her out of the mansion.
On the other hand, Little Ethan’s face brightened up when he heard his father’s last statement.
“Dad! Can I tag along? I wanna join you!” Little Ethan excitedly asked his father. He wanted to bond with them. If the three of them hang out together, he felt like they were a complete family.
However, Nathan couldn’t bring Ethan with them. He intended to meet the members of the Sawada Clan. He didn’t want Ethan to be exposed to danger.
“Not tonight. I will bring you next time,” Nathan said, stroking his son’s hair.
Ethan could only pout his lips. The bright expression on his face was replaced by a gloomy one.
Nathan sighed helplessly. He knew that his son was unhappy with his decision but this was for his own good. Though he was going there as the CEO of SYP Twilight Corp, he couldn’t let his son get near the notorious Sawada Clan.
‘And how about Abigail? Why are you bringing her with you? Do you not care about her safety?’ Nathan’s alter ego spoke to himself.
Nathan frowned at that thought. Then he tossed a look at Abigail. He didn’t know why he chose to bring her, instead of bringing one of his subordinates.
Chantha and Violet were available and they could also pretend as his woman. But subconsciously, he decided to bring Abigail, instead of the two ladies.
‘Abigail is a good fighter. She is stronger than an ordinary woman. She will be fine,’ Nathan thought to himself, convincing himself that there was nothing wrong about Abigail coming with him tonight.
He would try his best to create a chance encounter to meet the leader of Sawada Clan. With this, they wouldn’t suspect him. Allowing them to think that he was not affiliated with any mafia organizations, group of syndicates, and gangs, the Sawada Clan wouldn’t let their guard up against him.
“Just take care of Miss Abi.” Ethan didn’t insist on coming. Besides, he wanted his father to bond with Abigail alone. Maybe, through this, their relationship might improve a little.
“Don’t worry. She is safe with me. We can go out some other time. I promise.” Nathan made a promise to Ethan to console him.
“Okay, Dad! I understand.”
After talking to his son, Nathan motioned Abigail to follow him. Both of them left Ethan’s playroom together.
“Don’t pack any more. We will just drop by the mall to buy your clothes.” Nathan grabbed Abigail’s hand, leading her to the entrance door.
Butler Li and Chantha approached them. “Master, where are you going? You’ve just arrived, are you leaving again?” Butler Li was the one who asked Nathan.
“I will escort you both.” Chantha also got ready to leave but Nathan raised his palm in front of her.
“You are staying here. Keep Ethan company. Abigail and I have to go somewhere.” Nathan commanded her. Chantha could only nod her head, obeying his order. She had to stay behind.
Abigail didn’t know what was going on. Nathan just led her to the car, without explaining things.
Upon entering the front passenger seat, Abigail took her chance to question Nathan. “Where are we going? And what are you planning to do tonight?”
Nathan was already sitting in the driver’s seat. Then he started the engine before replying to Abigail. “EDSJ Five Star Hotel. I need your help to meet a potential business partner.”
Abigail immediately crossed her arms in front of him and complained, “Hey! Hey! Don’t tell me you are planning to sell me out to them. Are you going to use me as a bribe… or use me as a comfort woman to make your potential business partner sign a deal with you?!”
Nathan rubbed the space between his brows. Abigail’s imagination was running wild once more. Did she watch too much drama today?
“Do you think I will do that to you?” Nathan questioned her in disbelief. What did she think of him? Someone who sells women? He felt insulted by that.
‘Yes! You are capable of doing that… especially if you find out that I am Phantomflake. I can’t imagine what kind of torture are you going to give me once I wake up.’
Abigail already imagined lots of ways that Nathan would use just to punish her. If he was a devil, he wouldn’t be merciful even to a woman like her.
What if Nathan would let his men touch her and gang r*pe her just to get his revenge for killing his beloved woman?! She could endure any physical injury or torture… but not that one! That’s why she chose an easy death to escape from the devil’s wrath.
For some unknown reason, Abigail’s heart constricted inside her chest just thinking about Nathan’s hatred and his anger towards her.
Since Abigail was lost in her thoughts, Nathan had to flick her forehead.
“Ouch!” Abigail winced, rubbing her forehead.
“You are spacing out. What’s on your mind? Don’t tell me you are thinking that I’m capable of doing that to you?” Nathan didn’t know if he should feel mad or not.
Abigail turned to face him, meeting his blue eyes. “If I am the most hated person in your life… will you sell me out to men and have them touch me?”
Nathan’s expression turned ugly when he heard those words from Abigail. Her statement just came out of nowhere. And he hated the way Abigail was thinking that he was capable of doing such a dirty thing!
He might be a bad guy! He might be evil, cold, and ruthless… but… doing such a thing to a woman… was not his style!
“You are insulting me right now, Miss Scarlett…” Nathan mumbled through his gritted teeth. “If you are my most hated person… then… I will do everything to torture you but not that method in your mind right now!”
Abigail just found herself smiling when she heard that. She even giggled as she could see his serious expression. Nathan was taken aback when she suddenly smiled and laughed.
Before he could ask her, Abigail leaned closer to him and reached out to pinch his cheek. “Don’t get so worked up, Nate. I’m just asking hypothetically. And I’m sorry if you felt insulted by my question. I didn’t mean to offend or insult you.”
‘Part of me… wants to believe that Nathan is not that kind of person…’ Abigail felt relieved.
Nathan didn’t say a word. He just averted his gaze back to the road. He wondered why Abigail brought up that kind of topic. Now, they were engulfed by a deafening silence. The two didn’t say a word as Nathan just concentrated on his driving while Abigail turned to her window, watching the streets.
After the ten-minute silence, Nathan spoke up once again. “Don’t overthink… I am not going to hurt you nor put you in danger. You are my responsibility.”