Before Life 96
Posted on July 09, 2025 ยท 0 mins read
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Stephen clenched his fists tightly. After a long while, he said to Ralph, โ€œIn the future, please help me fake care for Abby more. Chert, Dani, and Ox will definitely cause her trouble again. She just wants to work hard and not be disturbed.โ€

โ€œThere must still be a way. Besides, Iโ€™ve visited the person who was hit, and heโ€™s out of danger. Iโ€™ll try to find a lawyer to mediate and resolve this through compensation,โ€ Ralph told him.

Abigail stood up, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

As Ralph was about to leave, Stephen called out to him. Through the glass, he said, โ€œIf you have time, look into what happened to Abby before. She was in the same situation as she is now.โ€

He continued, โ€œAlthough it may be too late to make amends now, this is the last thing I can do for you as a good friend.โ€

Ralph understood why Abigail sounded a little weird when he came to her just now. He chased after her but unexpectedly encountered Bianca and Daniella, who blocked Abigailโ€™s path.

โ€œAbby, where have you been? Do you know Stevie is in big trouble? Weโ€™ve been looking for you everywhere but couldnโ€™t find you, and you even blocked our calls. How could you be like this?โ€ Bianca complained.

Abigail looked at her coldly and said indifferently, โ€œWhat does he have to do with me?โ€

Bianca was angered by her attitude and snapped, โ€œHow can you say that? Heโ€™s your brother! He spoke up for you the night this happened. Youโ€™re so heartless!โ€

โ€œMom, focus on the matter,โ€ Daniella said, pushing Biancaโ€™s hand away.

Bianca suddenly remembered why the whole family was looking for Abigail and immediately said in a soft tone, โ€œAbby, I heard you know Sebastian and have a good relationship with him. Can you ask Sebastian for help?โ€

โ€œNo,โ€ Abigail said coldly.

Daniella said, โ€œAbby, I know you hate the Gibson family, but you can save Stevie, so why wonโ€™t you?โ€

She continued, โ€œSebastian has great influence. He may never have told you, but I looked into itโ€“he entered and exited prison freely, so he must have significant power backing him.โ€

Then, she immediately stepped forward, grabbed Abigailโ€™s hand, and said with red eyes, โ€œPlease, Abby. Stevie is still young. If he goes to prison, his life will be ruined. Please help him this time, okay? If you want to be the only Gibson familyโ€™s daughter, Iโ€™ll give the position to you.โ€

Bianca hadnโ€™t expected Daniella to go this far for Stephen. In contrast, Abigailโ€“who clearly could save Stephen from prisonโ€“had selfishly refused at first.

Abigail angrily pushed Daniella away, but thinking of the video she had, she suddenly smiled. โ€œI can help him.โ€

Bianca felt a surge of joy and immediately grabbed her hand. โ€œAbby, I knew you wouldnโ€™t abandon us.โ€

Upon hearing this, Daniella turned pale. She feared Abigail would truly use this opportunity to return to the Gibson family and drive her out.

She had only wanted to appear considerate in front of Bianca and thought Abigail would never help Stephen, given her hatred for the family. But now Abigail had agreed so easily.

Abigail looked at her calmly and said slowly, โ€œWhen I was released from prison, the police told me to be a law-abiding citizen.โ€

She continued, โ€œYou say the car belongs to Stephen, and the police confirm a Gibson family member committed a hit-and-run. Then someone from the family must bear legal punishment, right?โ€

โ€œAbby, do you mean if itโ€™s not him, then another person of the Gibson familyโ€ฆโ€ Bianca didnโ€™t finish. Suddenly, she thought of Gabriel, how late that night, he was looking terrible and losing his temper. The realization hit her like lightning.

Daniella immediately grabbed Bianca, who nearly collapsed. โ€œMom, whatโ€™s wrong?โ€

Bianca tightly held her hand, her breathing ragged, and took a long time to calm down.

Then she pleaded with Abigail, โ€œPlease talk to Sebastian! Or call him so your father and I can discuss this with him in person. Neither Stevie nor anyone in the Gibson family can go to prison!โ€

โ€œWell, itโ€™s beyond what I can do,โ€ Abigail said, preparing to leave.

Bianca grabbed her hand tightly, squeezing her wrist with great force. โ€œDo you want to destroy the Gibson family? Are you really going to sit back and watch a family member go to prisonโ€“โ€

Abigail pulled her hand back, her gaze icy. โ€œIf youโ€™d tried this hard to clear my name back then, I might help you now.โ€

Stunned by Abigailโ€™s stare, Bianca was speechless.

Abigail added scornfully, โ€œWhy canโ€™t a Gibson family member go to prison? I did. So find another scapegoatโ€“like you, or her, or Christian.โ€

Ralph, hiding not far away, heard the whole conversation.


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