Chapter 44: A Major Setback In Her Life
"Cabin in the woods? So, you’re the kind of guy who likes to stay in solitaire and explore nature?" Abigail asked.
"Yeah. I guess I am. I only recently stayed in the city. Before, I spent almost all my time in the forest. I enjoyed nature and was far from the bustling city whenever needed. It’s very peaceful," Sawyer replied while washing the last cutlery and offering it to her.
"Wow, I’ve never met someone who likes living off-grid in nature like you, Sawyer. I envy you. It was my dream to have such a good life." Her eyes flashed with excitement and envy.
Abigail smiled bitterly, recalling how busy her life became after graduating. She had dedicated herself to helping Ryland build Urbandgrid Innovations.
They rarely took vacations outside the city because Ryland was always focused on work and saving money for the company.
She could only take a day off every two weeks to visit her grandma and mother’s grave. She considered this her "me-time," a small escape to help her cope with the fatigue and stress of work.
A few years ago, Abigail wanted to leave her job at Ryland’s company and become an independent architect. However, she couldn’t go through with it because Ryland proposed to her and insisted that their future lay with the company. She now recognizes how foolish she is to believe him.
Yet, Abigail could only cheer herself up with a solid reason to stay at Urbandgrid: After her mother passed away, she became responsible for her grandmother’s care. The money her mother left behind was quickly spent on her grandmother’s medical expenses, and her earnings went toward her grandmother’s nursing home fees.
With that enormous responsibility on her shoulders, Abigail set aside her dreams of a carefree life. She worked remotely to help Ryland build their future together. But it was just an illusion.