“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!”

his body reacted,

but you’ll have to stay with me.

not to catch a cold. Abel gently

to bed and fell back asleep within two minutes.

naturally woke up and opened her eyes,

eggs, sesame oil

with a towel and said, “Abel,

Abel said, “I always keep

year,” Emmeline

a few days. Abel served her the

the chair. “You’re not planning to

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

are you going to clean up the place? I can help

laughed. “You’re

Emmeline was speechless.

did you learn this time in the capital

marketing and advertising Emmeline replied.

nodded.

It has

rubbed her head.

a good spot at the

if you went yourself. Why would

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

handed her a peeled, hard–boiled egg

remember to take me with you. I’ll hitch a ride to pick

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