“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

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

Be careful not to catch a cold. Abel gently

returned to bed and fell

she naturally woke up and opened her

sesame oil

wiped her face with a towel

you” Abel said, “I always keep supplies.”

only come three times a year,” Emmeline said. “And you

left in a few

you say that?” Emmeline sat down on the chair. “You’re

you forget? I promised to lend the apartment to Tony as his wedding house. And I’ll move to

said. “When are you going to

indulgently laughed. “You’re such

Emmeline was speechless.

the way, he asked, “what did you

marketing and advertising Emmeline replied.

marketing?” Abel nodded.

has helped me a

next time. Abel rubbed

took a sip of oatmeal. I found a good spot at the

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

and lose money because of me. We’re all starting our own businesses. It’s not

egg and smiled. “I shouldn’t underestimate you.”

go to Sandwell this time, remember to take me with you. I’ll hitch a ride to pick

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