章節 463: The danger hiding in shadows.

Abigail's thoughts swirled like a tempest within her mind, her encounter with Lance leaving her in a state of surprise and introspection. It had been so long since she had seen him that his presence in the same city had taken her completely by surprise.

It was strange that he had never attempted to contact her. She would not have known he was here if she hadn't met him in the ice cream shop.

She looked down at her phone, checking the number he had saved on it.

Those words, 'Call me whenever you need. I'd love to help you,' echoed in her mind like a haunting refrain. Yet she knew she couldn't allow herself to reach out to him. It would be unfair to involve him in the turmoil of her life, especially when he had chosen to leave her behind.