Chapter 4017

Married At First Sight
Chapter 4017
Abby had always maintained a good relationship with Grandma York and instinctively wanted to avoid troubling her.
“Sister,” Abby said cautiously, “if you have any issues, please address them directly with Evan. Don’t involve Grandma York. While she may be strong for her age, she’s still in her early eighties. A long journey might be too taxing for her, and we would never forgive ourselves if anything happened.”
Adalee chuckled, teasingly. “I’ve heard Grandma York is quite the lively spirit—an ‘old naughty girl’ who enjoys a good spectacle. She’s strong, and I believe she’d relish watching the drama unfold.”
Abby sighed. “Please don’t, Sister. Grandma York is the pillar of the York family. She means a lot to me, and I’d never forgive myself if anything compromised her safety. She’s not just strong; she’s also sharp. I truly admire everyone in the York family.”
She paused for a moment, recalling her master’s words. He had always assured her that marrying into the York family would mean no worries for her. However, if she married elsewhere, he feared that either the family or her partner might not treat her well.
Adalee interrupted Abby’s thoughts. “Does Grandma York know how to use WhatsApp?”
“Yes,” Abby confirmed. “She’s surprisingly tech-savvy for her age.”
“Perfect. I’ll add her on WhatsApp,” Adalee declared with determination. “This way, no matter what happens, I can video chat with her and let her witness everything firsthand.”
Reluctantly, Abby agreed, but only after repeatedly confirming that Adalee wouldn’t ask Grandma York to make the trip. Eventually, she provided her sister with Grandma York’s phone number.
However, her curiosity—and concern—got the better of her. “Sister, what exactly

“Did you say or do anything to Evan?” Adalee’s tone shifted to a casual one. “I didn’t do much—just teased him a little. I didn’t hit him or scold him. After all, you still have feelings for him, right? If he’s going to be my brother-in-law someday, I can’t go too far.” She continued with a mischievous chuckle, “But if you didn’t like him anymore, well, let’s just say Evan wouldn’t get off so easily. Since you do, I’ll settle for venting my frustrations and mocking him a bit. Don’t worry, I know my limits.”

Before Abby could respond, Adalee abruptly ended the call. “Anyway, I’m off to the hotel for dinner. Talk later.”

Abby stared at her phone, feeling unsettled. Her sister had sounded too agreeable—too calm. Adalee, who had been boiling with anger for months, wouldn’t just let things slide so easily. She was definitely hiding something.

Still, Abby decided against calling Evan or rushing outside. Instead, she concentrated on finishing her work. By the time she wrapped everything up, it was already past 7:00 PM, and hunger gnawed at her. She packed her things, grabbed her bag, and turned off the lights in her office. The upper floors of the building, which housed executive offices and large conference rooms, were dark and quiet. Most employees who had needed to work late had returned to the office earlier, around 6:30 PM.

Abby took the elevator down to the first floor, her footsteps echoing in the silence. As she walked out, she encountered two female employees who greeted her politely. One of them hesitated before saying, “Vice President Du, Mr. York is still waiting for you at the front entrance.”

Abby stopped mid-step, surprised. “Evan’s still here?” She had assumed he had left hours ago. “Who cares?” she replied dismissively, masking her emotions.

Walking past the employees, Abby stepped outside, only to find—

She was met by a biting cold wind that stung her face. Shivering, she wished she had parked her car in the underground lot. Bracing against the chill, she hurried to her car, unlocked it, and climbed inside. The heater whirred to life, wrapping her in warmth as she leaned back against the seat, finally experiencing some relief from the cold.