“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

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

to catch a cold. Abel gently pried her

to bed and fell back asleep within two

opened her eyes, Abel was already preparing breakfast,

eggs, sesame oil spinach,

face with a towel and

for you” Abel said,

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

a few days. Abel served her the

do you say that?” Emmeline sat down on the

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

said. “When are you going to clean up the place?

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

Emmeline was speechless.

did you learn this time in

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nodded.

It has helped me

Abel rubbed her head. “For now, eat your

sip of oatmeal. I found a good spot

the favor if you went yourself. Why would you

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

a peeled, hard–boiled egg and smiled. “I

you go to Sandwell this time, remember to take me with you. I’ll

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