[ this time abigail is the one left speechless. it's not the "i love you", she's heard that and it's heartening every time she hears it. but she's not unaware of will's reticence to act fatherly toward her because of
reasons.
eventually, perhaps too late, she murmurs, ] Okay.
no subject
reasons.
eventually, perhaps too late, she murmurs, ] Okay.