Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1847

"What about you, Chandler?" Taylor asked boldly, addressing him by name.

Chandler gave him a cold, distant look, his stance reflecting Helen's.

Taylor muttered a frustrated curse under his breath. "Fine. If you two won't do anything, I will!"

"And under what identity do you plan to do that?" Chandler teased him.

"I—" Taylor hesitated for a moment before continuing, "I'm Abigail's best friend! Isn't that enough? Even if it's not, I won't just sit back and do nothing. Unlike you two, I actually have a conscience!"

With that, he stormed off, helmet still in hand.

"Yes."

Helen and Chandler exchanged a knowing smile and high-fived. They'd finally gotten Taylor to face his feelings. It hadn't been easy, but they'd managed.

The following day, Abigail was at Blue Bay Dog Park, enjoying some playtime with Clover.

With a frisbee in her mouth, Clover suddenly veered off course, running in the opposite direction.

"Clover!" Abigail called.

As she turned, she saw Clover leap straight into Taylor's arms. The dog nuzzled against Taylor, happily letting him pet and play with her in an unusually affectionate way.

Abigail frowned in confusion. "Clover's usually so wary of strangers. Why is she so comfortable with you?"

In a swift motion, Taylor grabbed her arm and pulled her back. "I'm not joking! Aiden is a schemer. He's not even sincere with his own family—he's completely untrustworthy!"

Abigail sighed wearily. "Don't you understand? A business marriage is just a transaction—both sides use each other to build their empires. No matter who I marry, I'll always be taken advantage of."

"But at least choose someone who's genuine," Taylor argued. "Aiden only wants to manipulate you."

Abigail let out a bitter laugh. "You're being ridiculous. Who's lucky enough to find true love? No man has ever truly cared about me."

"Who says there isn't someone?" Taylor blurted out.

"Then prove it," Abigail shot back, her voice rising in anger. "Bring him here, and I'll believe you!"