She Was Sold By Her Father At Seventeen… But The Secret Hidden Inside A Wooden Box Changed Everything

There she found Edward seated beside a lamp, reading quietly.

When he noticed her, he immediately stood.

As though prepared to leave.

As though his presence might inconvenience her.

“You don’t have to go,” Abigail said unexpectedly.

He paused.

“You wish me to stay?”

“Yes.”

For the first time, genuine surprise crossed his face.

She sat opposite him.

Outside, continue reading …