Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1824

"I'm sorry!"

With tears in his eyes, Taylor bowed deeply to both Dominic and Abigail, handing the leash to a nearby housekeeper.

"Clover, be a good dog, okay? Goodbye."

After a brief farewell, Taylor straightened up, giving Abigail one last lingering glance before reluctantly turning to leave.

Once Taylor had gone, Aiden emerged from the side door.

"Don't be upset," he said gently, giving Abigail's shoulder a reassuring pat. "Corporate spies have no morals. They'll do anything to get what they want.

"Don't blame your father. It was me who asked him to call you back on short notice. I didn't want them taking advantage of being alone with you."

Abigail shook her head, her heart heavy with confusion. "I don't think Juliet is that kind of person."

But as soon as the words left her mouth, uncertainty crept in. If Juliet was truly just a dog sitter, how could she be so knowledgeable about business matters, casually dropping those subtle hints?

"You can never truly know a person's heart," Aiden said briefly, leaving a pause for Abigail to absorb his words. "The world is far more dangerous than we realize. From now on, you should be extra cautious."

"If it weren't for Aiden, our family would have suffered a great loss. You should really thank him," Dominic interjected, seizing the moment to praise his future son-in-law.

"Our families have been close for generations. It's only natural that I help. There's no need to thank me, Mr. Fitzgerald," Aiden responded humbly.

"We're about to be family. Why are you still addressing me so formally?" Dominic teased.

Aiden smiled shyly, playing along. "Noted, Dad."

Nonetheless, Aiden had been incredibly kind to her, even helping her family expose a corporate spy. She owed him far too much to add any more burdens onto his shoulders.

Now, it felt as though she had no choice but to continue with this charade, even though it was never what she had intended.

Abigail couldn't understand why trying to do something good had led her into such a difficult position.

Noticing the turmoil in her expression, Aiden adjusted his glasses and turned toward her. Leaning slightly on the back of the sofa, he let out a long, weary sigh.

"I never intended to put you in this position, Abigail. But you're aware of everything my family has endured over the past few years. The pressure on me is unbearable. This is my only real shot at a comeback, and I can't let it slip away."

His voice dropped to a whisper, and a trace of sadness darkened his eyes. "Please, just bear with me a little longer. I swear, I would never jeopardize your happiness."