100 Days to Seduce the Devil

Day Thirty One…

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Nathan didn't allow Veronica to utter another word. He grabbed her wrist tightly and pulled her away. But before he left with Veronica, he gave his last orders to his men and police officers.

"Take her to the precinct," Nathan ordered the policemen. He was referring to Cherry. After that, he turned to the bodyguards and said, "Escort your young master and Abigail to the mansion."

Nathan shifted his gaze from the guards to Abigail. "I'll talk to you later." Without waiting for Abigail's response, Nathan turned around, bringing Veronica with him.

Little Ethan, who became silent, just stood on his spot. His expression was unreadable. He gazed in the direction where his father and aunt disappeared to. Abigail didn't know what to say. She could feel the guilt deep inside her heart as she glanced at the young boy.

She couldn't deny the fact that she was the one who killed his mother. And it looked like Ethan was not aware of the truth about what happened to his mother. The confusion resurfaced in the young boy's eyes when Veronica mentioned his mother's death. Little Ethan's mood also changed when his father dragged his aunt without explaining her words.

"Young Master, let's go?" one of the guards spoke up, catching Ethan's attention. The young boy just looked at him coldly. The young master was not in the mood so the guard glanced at Abigail, seeking help.

​ Abigail took a deep breath, mustering up her courage to talk to Ethan. Though she felt like she had no right to talk to him at this moment, Abigail had to interact with him since even the guard couldn't make Ethan obey.

"Little Ethan… shall we go home? Let's just wait for your father in the mansion," Abigail softly suggested.

Ethan bobbed her head right away. He even flashed his faint smile before grabbing her left hand. Abigail was stunned for a moment and her heart ached for him. Little Ethan was always considerate of her. He always listened to her without knowing that she was the one who took his mother's life.

Meanwhile, the guards felt relieved since their young master obediently followed Abigail. They were now escorting them out of the hospital.

"Miss Abi, are you worried about Miss Cherry?" Ethan asked her after settling inside the car. "I would like to apologize for my Aunt's action. She shouldn't have made a scene in the hospital. I'm so sorry about that. Can you relay my message to Miss Cherry?"

Abigail turned to the side to face Ethan. She cupped his small face and caressed his cheeks. "You don't have to apologize. It's not your fault. But I want you to know that Cherry is a good person. She has nothing to do with your mother's death…"

Abigail didn't want Ethan to hate Cherry because of Veronica's accusation. She was the only person who committed that crime. Cherry, also known as Black Rose, was not involved in any of this.

Ethan leaned closer to Abigail and mumbled, "I understand. Can you please hug me, Miss Abi?"

This was the first time Abigail saw Ethan feeling so down. She saw the need to comfort the young boy. Abigail wrapped her left hand around his little body, pulling him closer to her into a warm hug. They stayed like that for a minute. Before she could say another word, Ethan began to confide his feelings with her.

"Miss Abi… I have known the truth… about my mother's death. It was not an accident. Someone murdered her. My Dad didn't know that I managed to see the files of my mother's case."

Abigail's body stiffened when she heard that. She was rendered speechless. She was the root cause of Ethan's misery. She was the one who killed his mother. Her heart clenched for him. She couldn't turn back time.

Because of Ethan, she was drowning in guilt. This feeling was unfamiliar to her. As a professional assassin, she had never felt this guilt before when eliminating someone. She had never regretted doing it.

But everything changed when she met Ethan. For some unknown reason, this child was able to make her feel those emotions she usually never felt before. Her stone-cold heart had begun to soften for a child like him. He was truly affecting her feelings.

'I'm sorry, Ethan. I'm sorry. I promise… once I return to my original body. I will apologize to you properly. I will ask for your forgiveness. I hope that you will never hate me that much…' Abigail gently tapped Ethan's back. She just stayed silent, letting Ethan speak what was on his mind and what was on his heart.

"I know Dad… hasn't gotten over that incident. I know he is blaming himself for failing to protect my mother. That's the reason why my Dad refused to move on and stayed in this misery. He didn't want to move on or be happy because he thought it was his fault that my mother died."

"If I was hurt because of my mother's death, my dad's feelings are ten times what I have felt." Ethan was so mature as if he was not a five-year-old kid. He could understand his father's feelings.

"So Miss Abi, please don't feel uncomfortable and awkward if I am trying to match you with my father. I just want him to move on and be happy. If only he could forget about my mother, maybe he could love another woman and be happy with her. My father is still so young."

As she listened to Ethan's words, Abigail couldn't help but feel conflicted. If Nathan could fall in love again, then the woman shouldn't be her. She was the reason why both father and son were hurting because of Monica's death. She had no right to have Nathan's affection.

But then again, maybe by doing this mission, she could fulfill Little Ethan's wish. She would make Nathan fall in love with Abigail. And when she returned to her original body as Phantomflake, the real Abigail could be with Nathan and Ethan.

At least, the real Abigail had nothing to do with the assassination. She was also suited to Nathan. Abigail was an heiress and she came from the Yan Family. They would become a perfect match for each other.

"It's okay, Ethan. I don't mind it. Don't worry, I will do my best to fulfill your wish. I will help your father move on and fall in love again. You have my word." Abigail tried to reassure Ethan.

Ethan finally flashed his smile and nodded his head. "Thank you, Miss Abi. I really really like you. I want you to become my mother." He gazed at her while putting on a puppy-eyed look. He even pouted his small lips to look cute and adorable.

Abigail raised her hand to gently caress his cheek. "Yes. I can be your mother, in the meantime. And don't listen to your Aunt's lies. I… Abigail Scarlett has nothing to do with your mother's death," Abigail said meaningfully. She was referring to the real owner of her body.

"Yes, Miss Abi. I believe you more than my Aunt. Those are just mindless accusations. I know my Aunt's secret."

"What's the secret?" Abigail asked him with intrigue.

"She was jealous of my mother. She had a thing for my father. She hated Mom for stealing my Dad from her."

Abigail: "..."