His Versatile Gorgeous Wife novel Chapter 1782

Arielle stroked Lena's head and replied gently, “It's okay. She knows you didn't mean it.”

Lena nodded. She wanted to look for Abigail and apologize to her. As that thought crossed her mind, she sprang to her feet.

Then, she turned to Arielle and said, “Mommy must be crying. I have to go and comfort her. Why don't you come with me?”

In truth, Arielle felt that it wasn't a suitable time for her to meet Abigail. However, she could not bring herself to turn Lena down.

Who could ever say no to such an adorable little girl?

“All right. I'll go with you.” Having said that, she got up from the lawn and walked back toward the house while holding Lena's hand.

They were just about to approach the corner when they saw Abigail heading toward them.

Noticing Abigail's reddened eyes, Lena released Arielle's hand at once and dashed toward her mother. She nestled her head against her mother's chest and murmured, “I'm sorry, Mommy. I shouldn't have said I hated you.”

“I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have slapped you.” Abigail reached out and gently lifted the head pressed against her chest, fixing her eyes on Lena's cheek.

When she saw the handprint on the girl's face, she felt as though a dagger had stabbed her through her heart, and her tears started flowing.

Abigail placed a hand gently against Lena's face and gazed at the latter with a pained expression. “It must hurt, right?”

Considerate of her mother's feelings, Lena shook her head and responded, “Nope.”