Chapter 945

Having failed to win Elizabeth's favor, Annie turned to Abigail and asked, "Who are you?" Abigail replied, "I'm not interested in being friends, so why bother getting to know each other?" In the end, Elizabeth stepped in, putting an end to their conversation and asking Annie to leave. In the quiet hours of the night, as Abigail dozed beside Elizabeth, someone gently patted her shoulder and said, "I'm back, Abby." Abigail slowly stood up, her gaze falling on Hazel's swollen, bloodshot eyes. "Hey, Hazel." Hazel's hands rested gently on Abigail's shoulders, saying, "Thank you so much, Abby. You've really done me a huge favor. James will be here any minute to take you home. You should head home and get some proper sleep." Abigail then glanced over and noticed Shawn standing there as well. There was an undeniable tension between him and Hazel, like that of a couple after a fight, neither willing to break the silence. She had no idea how to broach the subject, so she merely nodded in r