“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!”

the warmth of her skin, and his body

go back to bed, but you’ll have to stay with me. Emmeline pressed her

a cold. Abel

bed and fell back asleep within two

her eyes, Abel

boiled eggs, sesame oil spinach, and toasted

surprise!” Emmeline wiped her face with a towel and said, “Abel, you even have oats?”

said,

a year,” Emmeline said. “And you

in a few days. Abel served her the

you say that?” Emmeline sat down on the chair. “You’re not

Tony as

going to clean up the place?

do?” Abel indulgently laughed. “You’re

Emmeline was speechless.

you learn

marketing and advertising

nodded. “Sounds

really is. It has helped me a

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

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

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

do me a favor and lose money because of me. We’re all starting our own businesses.

her a peeled, hard–boiled egg

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255