The Marriage She Turned into War novel Chapter 18

"People are going to say whatever they want, and I can't stop them."

I'd come to terms with that a long time ago. The insults and the mockery didn't bother me anymore.

There were countless people online, and plenty with nothing better to do than curse me. I couldn't possibly argue with every single one of them.

Besides, I didn't have the energy for it.

As expected, Abigail hadn't said a single word to defend me.

What did surprise me, though, was that Joshua had stepped forward to speak on my behalf.

"People go through ups and downs. Abigail and Samuel just had a small disagreement. It's not what you all think." His words sounded insincere and two-faced.

Sometimes, I seriously wondered if Joshua had taken classes on how to be the perfect fake.

How did he manage to play the innocent act so convincingly?

Abigail was probably feeling touched, seeing him publicly "clear things up" on my behalf.

It seemed like he had forgotten all about how I'd forced him to dig through a filthy dumpster to retrieve Kayla's belongings just last night. Now, here he was, speaking up for me.

What a performer.

Suddenly, a sharp pain twisted through my abdomen, and my forehead broke out in a cold sweat.

Sophia, ever perceptive, noticed right away.

She quickly pulled the car over, her hand gently patting my shoulder in concern. "Samuel, are you okay? Are you feeling unwell?"

Her kindness warmed me in a way I hadn't expected.

I remembered how this stabbing pain had hit me before, so intense that I could barely stand or walk.

Abigail would notice, of course. But she never cared.

Even when it was obvious I was in pain, she'd still order me around, telling me to cook for her, to run errands, showing no concern for my well-being.