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 that you’re always

certainly would not live off Abel. They have no

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

are just the best of friends! How is that putting his reputation

people say if they see you always hanging

who question his sexuality have ill

a point. A gay

those nasty rumors!

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

who should conduct yourself properly!” Emmett raised her eyebrows in challenge.

shrieked. “Now that Emmeline’s dead, I’m the

that mouth of yours! How do

that she’s

ridiculous!” Emmett yelled over

the truth! After all, I have Uncle and Auntie’s support to be together

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