Chasing His Runaway Wife by Jamie Stones

Chapter 54

When Malcolm was away, Tabitha followed Alaric’s advice and moved back to the Sinclair manor for a while.

She spent her days accompanying Alaric to brew coffee and have a stroll in the garden.

Alaric knew Tabitha had an allergy, so there were only green plants, devoid of flowers, in the garden, offering

pleasant air.

She had becmuch calmer and no longer consumed by anger and vengeance like when the twhen she

first met Naomi again.

One day, Alaric excitedly approached Tabitha with a birdcage.

“Tabby, | bought you a talking bird,” Alaric said.

Seeing Tabitha spending every day indoors for her health, he was worried. that she might feel cooped up.

However, since he couldn't get her a pet like a cat or a dog, he cup with this idea.

Tabitha reached out and took the birdcage.

The bird was adorned with feathers in faint purple and green hues, while the area behind its eyes was in a yellow

shade. It has a beautiful appearance.

She asked with a smile, “Grandpa Alaric, why did you suddenly think of keeping a bird?”

“This is no ordinary bird,” Alaric said. “It's a parrot. It can talk.”

He reached out to tease the parrot. “Hurry and greet her.”

In no time, the parrot fluttered its wings inside the cage and called out to Tabitha, “Hello, Tabby.”

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Tabitha found it quite fascinating

Alaric continued, “If you feed it, it will learn to talk with you.”

Tabitha fed the bird and chatted with it for a while. Surprisingly, it learned. to say another sentence. “Hello,

Grandpa Alaric.”

Tabitha’s eyes crinkled with her smile.

Thank you, Grandpa Alaric. | like this bird very much,” she said.

“I'm glad you like it.” Alaric was delighted. “Avoid touching its body when you play with it. It'll be fine.”

“Okay, I'll keep that in mind,” Tabitha replied..

In no time, Tabitha becclose to the parrot. She even named it as Pipsqueak.

Pipsqueak was lively and active. Tabitha even asked someone to buy a set of perch so Pipsqueak could play

outside and need not be caged every day.

As soon as Pipsqueak got out of the cage, it flew around the courtyard for fun. Fortunately, he didn’t fly fast, so

Tabitha followed it around the courtyard.

However, Pipsqueak suddenly disappeared while flying toward the attic.

Tabitha pushed open the small attic door and found numerous photos inside.

Among them was a picture of a young couple, where the woman in the white dress was leaning affectionately

against the man. They looked happy.

The photos seemed a bit old, indicating that it was from the older era.

Tabitha couldn't resist picking up the photo. Looking at the gentle features.

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of the man and woman, an inexplicable sense of familiarity rose in her heart.

There was an unprecedented sense of affinity as if she had known them before.

“They are Malcolm's late parents,” a deep yet clear voice suddenly

sounded. Tabitha instinctively placed the photo back and turned to see a young man entering the room.

He was young and tall.

The dim light outside the door slanted in from his side, revealing his pale complexion. His thin lips were slightly

pursed as if carrying a smile.

His eyes were deep and enigmatic, even carried a shade of mystery inside. Surprisingly, the parrot perched on

his shoulder obediently.

Tabitha asked in curiosity, “Who are you?”

The newcomer smiled gently. “I'm Emmanuel, Malcolm's cousin. | should call you Tabitha.”

Tabitha remained wary about Emmanuel, who acted too familiar with her. “I’ve never seen you before.”

“I've been busy with business overseas and have returned just recently,” Emmanuel replied.

After a pause, Emmanuel continued, “I'm sorry | couldn’t attend your wedding with Malcolm.”

Tabitha nodded slightly and said nothing.

Emmanuel didn’t mind her indifference. He maintained a gentle tone as he spoke, “The attic is dusty and the air

is bad here. You're pregnant. You shouldn't linger any longer here.”

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Tabitha nodded. “Thank you.”

While Emmanuel appeared friendly and attentive, she couldn't shake the feeling that a trace of coldness lingered

behind his smile, failing to reach. his eyes. This subtle discord left her with an instinctual unease.

Emmanuel chuckled inwardly. He thought Tabitha was not only smart but also heavily guarded.

Stepping out of the attic, Emmanuel finally got a clear look at Tabitha’s features under the bright light. His heart

seemed momentarily struck.

Her facial features were extremely delicate, nearly matching his aesthetic. criteria in every aspect.

Both of them were stunned for a moment when their gazes met. They both had a pair of hazel eyes with the

corners of their eyes slightly upturned. It felt like they were looking at each other's reflections.

The only difference was that Tabitha’s eyes were clear and bright, while Emmanuel’s eyes seemed veiled by

mist.

Tabitha’s demeanor reminded Emmanuel of Lorelai. She appeared gentle and fragile, akin to a delicate glass

flower.

Yet, Tabitha was distinctly different from Lorelai. Beneath her calm appearance lay a resolute heart.

Emmanuel zoned out for a moment.

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