“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!”

her skin, and his body

you’ll have to stay with me. Emmeline pressed her little face

not to catch a cold.

bed and fell back asleep within

naturally woke up and opened her eyes, Abel was

boiled eggs, sesame oil spinach,

a towel and said,

for you” Abel said, “I always

only come three times a year,” Emmeline

any left in a few days. Abel served her the oatmeal.

down on the chair. “You’re

you forget? I promised to lend the apartment to Tony as his

said. “When are you going to clean up

indulgently laughed. “You’re

Emmeline was speechless.

you learn this

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nodded. “Sounds

It has

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

remembered something. Emmeline took a sip of oatmeal. I found a good spot at

would easily do you the favor if you went yourself. Why

do me a favor and lose money because of me. We’re all starting our own businesses. It’s not easy for

a peeled, hard–boiled egg

face at him. “When you go to Sandwell this time, remember to take me with you. I’ll hitch a ride to pick up

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