The Marriage She Turned into War novel Chapter 67

As soon as I made that dark joke, Sophia's expression changed completely. She waved her hands frantically, "Samuel, you can't say things like that!"

Seeing how worried she looked, I couldn't help but smile and say, "Fine." Only then did she seem to relax.

I led Sophia into my small rental apartment, and as she sat down, I poured her a glass of warm water.

"Samuel, if you have any tasks lately, just let me know! I've got plenty of free time," she said with a grin. "Do you think we should get a studio space?"

I looked at her, surprised, and she quickly waved her hands again, "I was just bringing it up. If you don't think it's necessary, just forget I mentioned it."

I chuckled. "Relax! You don't have to hold back with me. Just tell me whatever's on your mind."

"As for a studio, we'll probably need one eventually, but maybe not right now. We're just getting started, and… well, I don't know when…"

My voice trailed off when I saw her expression shift, a faint frown suggesting she didn't want me to finish that sentence.

So, with a half-smile, I softened my tone as I said, "Maybe we'll look into it in a few months."

"Alright," she nodded. Then she smiled, pulling out a small bundle of cash. "These are the savings I've gathered recently, plus the share you gave me. Just take it—it's for emergencies."

I glanced at the screen, scanning the latest headlines. The few words I read sent my heart plummeting. Abigail had just announced that she would no longer fund hospital equipment donations or invest in research for rare diseases. Even the patients she'd supported were going to lose her assistance.

Reading this, a chill washed over me, leaving me hollow.

Abigail had actually gone through with it. Online, opinions were mixed. Some people condemned her decision, while others defended it, reasoning that perhaps Abigail's business had hit hard times, forcing her to cut back on charitable donations.

But others found it tragic. After all, by stopping the fund, she was effectively cutting off life-saving support for those children.