“I have a clear conscience and have nothing to fear.” Abel chuckled bitterly.

By the time he arrived home, the skies had already turned bright.

Emmeline was still peacefully sleeping in bed.

Abel took a hot shower, dried himself off, and walked out wearing only shorts.

He lit a cigarette and took a deep drag.

Suddenly, a pair of soft arms wrapped around him from behind.

“Woke up and couldn’t find you. Where did you go?” Emmeline murmured sleepily, still half–asleep.

He hesitated for a second. “I went for a run,” he said casually.

He couldn’t possibly tell her that he had just carried an old man’s body to the morgue and had just returned.

“It’s still early. Go and sleep a while longer, sweetheart. Abel patted Emmeline’s hand.

“Abel, how did you get a scar on your back? Emmeline, still groggy, noticed a deep scar on Abel’s shoulder.

“When did you get injured? Why didn’t I know? She reached out to touch it.

Abel froze. His body trembled slightly, and he ordered in a low, stern voice, “Go back to bed now!”

of her skin, and his body reacted, but he didn’t dare to turn around.

to bed, but you’ll have to stay with me. Emmeline pressed her little face against his back.

now. Be careful not to catch a cold. Abel

bed and fell back asleep within two

up and opened her eyes, Abel was

were oatmeal, boiled eggs, sesame oil spinach, and

surprise!” Emmeline wiped her face with a towel and

you” Abel said, “I always

Emmeline said. “And you

a few days.

down on the chair. “You’re not planning

I promised to lend the apartment to Tony as his wedding house. And I’ll move to the company,

you going to clean up the place? I can help you.”

you do?” Abel indulgently laughed. “You’re such a

Emmeline was speechless.

you learn this time

marketing and advertising

nodded. “Sounds useful!”

has helped me a

more about it next time. Abel rubbed her head. “For now, eat your breakfast,”

found a good spot

would easily do you the favor if you went yourself. Why would you want me, a stranger, to go?”

and lose money because of me. We’re all starting our

handed her a peeled, hard–boiled egg

made a funny face at him. “When you go to Sandwell this time, remember

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