“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,

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

go now. Be careful not to catch a cold. Abel gently pried her hand

fell back asleep within two

her eyes, Abel was

sesame oil spinach,

a pleasant surprise!” Emmeline wiped her face with a towel and said,

said, “I always

year,” Emmeline said. “And you still prepared for

in a few days. Abel served her the

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

as his wedding house. And I’ll move to

Emmeline said. “When are you going to clean up the place? I can help

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

Emmeline was speechless.

the way, he asked, “what did you learn this time in

advertising Emmeline

marketing?” Abel nodded. “Sounds useful!”

really is. It has helped me a

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

found a good spot at the World Trade Building. Can you help

do you the favor if you went yourself. Why would you want me, a stranger,

me a favor and lose money

handed her a peeled, hard–boiled egg and smiled. “I shouldn’t

time, remember to take me with you. I’ll hitch a

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