Chapter 4252

Chapter 4252

Spencer had initially stayed at Abby’s house but relocated to a company-assigned apartment after just two days. He claimed it was for convenience and proximity to work, but the reality was that he wanted to distance himself from the Du family. His parents harbored too much hope that living there would help him win Abby’s affection.

It was nothing more than wishful thinking.

The Du family did not outright reject his parents’ marriage proposal; they had their own reasons for hesitation. Mrs. Du, who was sentimental by nature, aimed to put some pressure on Evan to ensure he truly valued Abby.

In truth, the Du family had already accepted Evan as their future son-in-law. Their so-called obstacles were merely for show.

Most importantly, Abby loved Evan.

On the day Spencer left for Huyoniville, he asked Abby directly, and she admitted it without any hesitation.

He never stood a chance.

Abby took Evan home.

As he stumbled drunkenly, she scolded him the entire way. “I told you not to drink if you were driving! But no, you had to ruin Brother Spencer’s mood, making him drink his sorrows away.”

She assisted Evan out of the hotel. A security guard approached to help her get him into the car. After thanking the guard, she leaned in, buckled Evan’s seatbelt, and playfully pinched his face twice. “Are you really drunk, or are you just pretending?”

Evan was only slightly intoxicated—he could walk just fine. However, he wanted Abby to take care of him, so he pretended to be more out of it than he really was.

His strategy worked.

She was personally driving him home.

Even when she pinched him, he made no reaction. He knew she wouldn’t actually hurt him—deep down, she still cared.

Convinced that he was truly “out cold,” Abby shut the passenger door, walked around to the driver’s side, and got in. She glanced at him a few times before starting the engine.

She was aware that Evan had just purchased a new house. The moment he…

After acquiring the keys, he had urged her to explore the property. It was a second-hand villa, nearly new since the previous owner had barely occupied it before relocating abroad. The house had been on the market for some time, likely due to its high asking price or the sluggish real estate market.

Evan had initially wanted to purchase the house next door to the Du family, but the owners refused to sell, regardless of his offers. He suspected that the Du family had advised them against selling.

So much for the idea of “living close to the water to get the moon first.”

Nonetheless, this house wasn’t far from the Du family, making it a convenient option.

While it wasn’t as large as the Du family’s mansion, Evan appreciated its design and layout, and even Abby had no complaints.

For now, Evan was living there alone. He had requested his eldest brother to send a trusted butler and hire two housekeepers. Although he could have outsourced the hiring process, he preferred the staff from Wildridge Manor—trained by his grandmother, they were reliable, discreet, and loyal.

They performed their duties quietly and stayed out of personal affairs, making them the ideal choice for Evan’s new home.