Chapter 277 Argument

Day Thirty One...

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Nathan brought Veronica to a secluded area of the hospital wherein the two of them could talk privately without worrying about other people overhearing their conversation. Nathan had a grim expression on his face as he stared at Veronica.

"Why are you here? You were not supposed to be here." Nathan finally let go of Veronica, slightly pushing her away. "The action you showed us a while ago is inappropriate. Have you forgotten that I forbid anyone from talking about Monica's death, especially in front of Ethan?" Nathan also slashed out at her.

Veronica clenched her fists. "I didn't mean to. It's just that I failed to control my emotions. You know me. I lost my sister. And I just found out that one of the members of the Phantom Assassin Guild survived, aside from Phantomflake. You should have told me this information. I deserve to know."

Nathan pursed his lips, trying to control his temper. "This is none of your business. Besides, I am the only one who can deal with this. What can you do? Your power also depends on me. Why? Are you going to make a move against Black Rose without my knowledge? Do you want to deal with her yourself?"

Nathan was trying to be patient with Veronica just because she was Monica's sister. But he didn't like the way she acted today. Without filtering her words, she opened up the wound in Ethan's heart. This was the reason why Nathan got mad at her. Aside from that, she even emphasized that Cherry and Abigail had something to do with Monica's death.

Nathan knew how close he was to Abigail. He was so fond of her. What would he feel if someone would tell him that the person he liked so much had something to do with his mother's death? Furthermore, nothing was certain yet. Abigail's connection with the Phantom Assassin Guild was still a mystery... a big question to Nathan.

"Yes! I want to punish her myself. Including Abigail! Those two are accomplices. They have ill motives. They want revenge against you, Nate. Are you blind? Can't you see it? Abigail is just using Ethan. She is very pretentious. I should protect my nephew from that strange woman! She is a bad influence on Ethan!" Veronica spat back at Nathan. She was using Ethan as an alibi, targeting Abigail. She was accusing her again... defaming her.

"Why are you letting Ethan get closer to that woman?! Have you not wondered? Maybe Abigail is also playing a mind game with you. She saved you so that you would feel indebted to her. Don't be fooled by her, Nathan! You are a smart guy." Veronica spoke spontaneously, venting out all her frustrations.

Nathan was so unfair. He was getting mad at her but not at Abigail. He even allowed Abigail to go home with Ethan.

"Nathan... tell me honestly. Do you like that woman already?" Veronica could no longer hold her curiosity. She was dying to know if Nathan already had feelings for Abigail.

Butler Li just nodded his head with a broad smile. "Because of that, I prepared your favorite food in the kitchen. You should eat some. Some Hospital food tastes bland so I bet you will like it."

Then Butler Li glanced at Ethan, "Hmm. I guess the young master will become happier now since Miss Abi is back. You two can eat the food I served in the kitchen."

"Thanks. Butler Li. Though I don't have an appetite right now, I will accompany Miss Abi so she can enjoy the food. Since she can't use her right hand, I will feed her." Ethan declared, pulling Abigail's hand.

He wondered why Little Ethan mentioned that he didn't have an appetite at this moment. Puzzled by Ethan's words, Butler Li just guided them to the kitchen.

"By the way, where is Cherry? I thought she was with you?" Butler Li asked when he noticed that Cherry was not around. She was supposed to return together with Ethan and Abigail.

At the mention of Cherry's name, both Ethan and Abigail fell silent. Their worries and concerns for her resurfaced on their faces. Cherry was taken away by the police.

Butler Li just stared at them, anticipating their response. But no one between the two spoke up about what happened to Cherry. They didn't want other people to know that she was arrested by the police.

"She dropped by somewhere," Ethan simply replied.

"Okay. Now let's go and eat." Butler Li mumbled. He already read the atmosphere. Something went wrong but the two were unwilling to spill the beans. He was respecting them so he decided to ignore the glum expressions on their faces.

Both Abigail and Ethan had no appetite but they tried to eat what Butler Li prepared for them since he made an effort. They were still eating when another person joined them in the kitchen. Nathan finally arrived at the mansion.

"When you are done eating, proceed to my study room. We need to talk," Nathan's cold voice was heard at the entrance door of the kitchen. When Abigail turned around in his direction, she met Nathan's cold sharp gaze.

'Damn it! What kind of alibi I will be using this time?' Abigail cursed inwardly, biting her lower lip.