Chapter 4081
Abby smiled warmly. “Sister, stop teasing me. Evan doesn’t eat spicy food—eating that many peppers at once could kill him. I’m heading back to work today. I can’t stay at the hospital every day to take care of him. Just because he ate peppers once doesn’t mean I’m going to give in to him.”
Adalee nodded in agreement. “That’s right. Don’t let Evan use this situation to win you over.”
“Sister, he didn’t plan this to manipulate me. He genuinely got sick from eating peppers—fever, cough, sore throat—the works. His voice is still hoarse.”
Despite herself, Abby couldn’t help defending Evan.
Adalee sighed. “Look at you. I barely say anything about him, and you’re already protecting him. Abby, remember this: in love, the person who falls first loses. Listen to me—before Evan truly loves the real you, don’t give too much of yourself. Don’t let him control the dynamic. You’re so strong in every other aspect of your life, yet you melt the moment it comes to Evan.”
Abby stuck out her tongue sheepishly. “I get it, Sister. I’ll control my emotions and make sure Evan doesn’t think I’m falling deeper than he is.”
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