Gloria realized that Christopher would never abandon Abigail. No plan could ever keep them apart because she knew how much Christopher adored Alison, whose part was still alive in Abigail. On top of that, she had noticed the affection in his eyes for her for the first time.
Christopher would never let her distance herself from him.
Gloria decided to accept Abigail despite her unwillingness because she understood her son would get away from her in the process of dissolving his marriage. That was why she was giving her advice.
Abigail was at a loss as to how to respond. She was in a quandary about whether or not she should be with Christopher. It was almost inevitable that she couldn't live without him, but it was also true that she couldn't smother her pride and self-esteem.
