Emmeline hurriedly ran over and opened the car door, taking the front passenger seat. Abel leaned over to fasten her seatbelt, and Emmeline took the opportunity to kiss his cheek as a thank-you.

A car behind them honked impatiently, prompting Abel to grab Emmeline’s hand and quickly return a kiss to the back of her hand.

The car accelerated and merged into the traffic.

“Why did you come out? Shouldn’t you be in school?” Abel asked her.

“Market research, Emmeline replied, her face proud as she raised her eyebrows at him.

“Market research?” Abel glanced at her and chuckled. “You? In which industry? What market trends?”

“The fashion industry, of course! Have you forgotten what Mr. Murphy mentioned last time?” Emmeline pouted in frustration.

“Oh, right. I’ll give you credit for being ambitious,” Abel added. “Did you also lose your wallet?”

“There was no money in it. It was practically empty. Besides, the wallet itself isn’t valuable,” said Emmeline and looked mischievously at him. “You could buy me a nice one later.”

“Well, I don’t see you going on a shopping spree.” Abel deliberately put on a serious face. “Where’s the money? Don’t tell me you left home without cash and are trying to scam me.”

act like I’m trying to scam you. The items are right here.” Emmeline opened her handbag and proudly displayed the three small items in front

burst into laughter. “What are these? They look so rustic. Did you dig them up from a grave

antiques!” Emmeline retorted. “I studied them in the university library. There are stories behind these. I’ll tell you

did

“Four hundred.”

“Well, someone’s got money to spare!”

slapped his arm. “You take that back, and I’ve

you get home. For all we

to give you that jade thumb ring, but if youre going to be like

red, Abel leaned in quickly and planted a kiss on

and her heart skipped a beat Abel had always been quite restrained. and this was the first time he had kissed her on

just saw Tony,” Emmeline said.

“Where?”

me up. He’s

ventured out

well. Many

has seized this opportunity. There aren’t many people who are conscious of

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