Kendra quickly went into the kitchen to grab another cutlery set for Evelyn.

“Abel, Auntie Rosaline made the stew herself. Here, have a taste,” Evelyn said as she scooped a spoonful of the stew and brought the spoon to Abel’s lips.

However, Abel got up on his feet as if he did not even notice Evelyn trying to feed him. “I’m full. Please enjoy the rest of your meal, everyone,” he said flatly.

Evelyn froze with the spoonful of stew still in her hand while Abel turned around and walked up the stairs.

“Umm…” Evelyn paled in embarrassment.

“Looks like you arrived at the wrong time,” Emmett winked at Evelyn.

“Shut up!” Evelyn lashed out at Emmett, shooting daggers with her eyes. “It’s all your fault! Why are you always hanging around Abel? Uncle Lewis and Auntie Rosaline asked me to pay Abel a visit because they were worried about him!”

“Why can’t I hang out with Abel?” Emmett asked indignantly, staring wide-eyed at Evelyn. “Who made those rules, huh?”

Auntie did!” Evelyn wailed in frustration. “They’re worried and unhappy

I don’t live off them, and I most certainly would not live off Abel.

of an influential family! How can Abel always be seen hanging out with a man? His reputation

and I are just the best of friends! How

about the rumors questioning Abel’s sexual orientation. What would people say if they see you always

want to say!” Emmett huffed. “Those who question his sexuality have ill intentions in the first place! Would he

she had run out of arguments. Emmett had a point. A gay man could not possibly have not one,

to those nasty rumors! Abel is most

scornfully. “Whatever it is, his parents don’t like you hanging out with him. You’d best

conduct yourself properly!” Emmett raised her eyebrows in challenge. “You don’t have to threaten me with useless words! I’m not that easily

you?!” Evelyn shrieked. “Now that Emmeline’s dead, I’m the best candidate that Uncle

yours! How do you even

that she’s dead! Everyone

are ridiculous!”

Uncle and Auntie’s support to be

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