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Chapter 858 He Feels Sorry For You
Josh found himself overwhelmed with emotion as tears streamed down his cheeks, his handinstinctively covering his mouth in disbelief.
Luna met his gaze, memories flooding back from their earliest encounters. She remembered areserved Josh, his occasional smiles, and the way he blushed whenever she took charge.Witnessing him cry for the first time touched her deeply.
"What's the matter?" Luna inquired softly, her empathy evident in her gentle tone.
Josh turned aside, grappling with a profound sense of regret over Luna's plight. He acknowledgedhis inability to protect her from the challenges she and her husband endured. Despite once havingconfidence in his abilities, he now felt confined to Eswadia. Ultimately, the responsibility rested onAbigail and Sean.
"He feels sorry for you," Abigail murmured, her voice laced with empathy.
"Don't be. Just being back is all that matters. When Jonell imprisoned me, I didn't feel anything,"Luna replied, her tone carrying a sense of resignation.
Abigail sensed Luna's emotional detachment, understanding that she had long been numb to suchfeelings.
"My mom makes pasta just like Grandma's. I'm sure you'll like it," Abigail interjected, shifting theconversation in an attempt to lift the mood.
Luna's gaze shifted to Abigail. "Is she doing well?"
Abigail hesitated, biting her lip. Though she remained silent, Luna sensed the truth.
"I'll pay her a visit once I'm feeling better," Luna murmured, her gaze drifting downwards.
It was evident that Luna's prolonged absence had taken its toll, her resilience waning.
After a brief silence, tears welled up in Luna's eyes, streaming down her cheeks uncontrollably.
Abigail observed, her own eyes moistening with empathy.
Josh stepped forward, wrapping Luna in a comforting embrace. "She passed away peacefully. She'llforever remain in your heart."
Luna could only cry, her sobs catching in her throat.
Abigail asked Josh to fetch some medicine for Luna. After she took it and began to calm down,Luna drifted into a deep slumber.
Exiting the room, Abigail furrowed her brow, lost in thought.
"I'll be here for her, supporting her in her battle against depression," Josh reassured Abigail, hisdetermination shining through his gaze.
"She may struggle with complex emotions, but that's to be expected. Overcoming depression isn'teasy; we need to stand by her side and help build her confidence," Abigail spoke gently, her tonefilled with understanding.
"I'll inform my parents once I'm back home; they'll be delighted to hear about her return. And I planto propose to her. We've already set a date, and my parents are making preparations," Joshcontinued, his resolve unwavering.
"Have you discussed it with her yet?" Abigail voiced her concern, fearing Luna might not be readyfor the proposal.
"I'll wait until she's feeling better before bringing it up. I'm worried she might turn me down in hercurrent state. But this time, I'm determined not to give up. I want to be with her, no matter what,"Josh breathed out softly.
"If you were to abandon her, I'll despise you. You share a child together. Why would you choosesomeone else?" Abigail's words carried a stern yet concerned tone.
"Has Sean reached out to you? Luna mentioned that he saved her," Josh's expression brightenedas he changed the subject.
Everything seemed to be falling into place, except for Luna's illness.
"Not yet. I haven't been able to reach him," Abigail replied, her mind pondering over what Seanmight be dealing with overseas.
"He's always a cause for concern," Josh sighed.
The entire family awaited his return anxiously, fearing he might have encountered an accident atsea, although they suspected he had embarked on a risky endeavor instead.
"It'll be okay. If Luna has seen him, it means he's safe," Abigail speculated, convinced that Seancouldn't disclose his whereabouts for the sake of the Davidson Family.
A week after Luna's return to the country, a major fraud case involving 1 billion was reported by themedia. However, Eric was hailed as a hero.
Abigail and Luna watched the news on a tablet.
Eric's exposure of Levi and Jonell's involvement in the fraud scheme compelled him to temporarilyexit the entertainment industry and go undercover. Despite the exposure and the failed mission, theintelligence he gathered proved pivotal for the police investigation.
Upon hearing this, Abigail cast a glance at Luna. However, Luna's faint smile failed to reach hereyes, which appeared lifeless, akin to dull black pearls. "Eric once attempted to rescue me, but hisimpulsive actions alerted Jonell, resulting in my imprisonment," she recounted.
"He's in a more favorable situation than you. Eventually, his parents intervened and secured Jonell'srelease," Abigail remarked.
When Abigail ventured to New Yoke, Eric had already returned to the country, coinciding with Luna'stransition from the mansion to the winery. Since the winery's products were exported overseas, Ericescorted her to Monfort.
"Without him, we wouldn't have known if you were still under Jonell's influence. He's been aninvaluable asset. I'll arrange to meet him and treat him to a meal. Would you like to join?" Abigailsuggested, placing her tablet down.
Luna picked up her tablet and resumed perusing the news. "Sean deserves most of the credit forthis. Why isn't he here?"
"Perhaps he prefers to remain low-profiled," Abigail replied softly. Sean wasn't one to seek thelimelight, and his involvement in the fraud case carried significant ramifications. Having learnedfrom his mistakes, he now maintained a low profile, which was for the best.
"When will he return? It would be nice to visit Eric together," Luna inquired, glancing up from hertablet.novelbin
"I haven't been able to reach him yet. He must be preoccupied with something," Abigail reassuredher with a smile.
"You silly girl. I'm just worrying for you," Luna chuckled softly as she set her tablet aside.