“Yes.” Abel glanced at Emmeline, instinctively lowering his voice. “What’s going on?”

“Let’s talk somewhere else,” Benjamin urged. “Not within Emma’s earshot.”

Abel swiftly closed the ward door, passed the visitation area, and walked down the corridor. It wasn’t until they reached the lounge that Abel broke the silence. “Benjamin, what’s the situation? Why all the secrecy?”

“Who is Zahn to you?” Benjamin asked directly.

Zahn? Abel’s mind went blank. “What happened to him?”

“He was driving without a license, involved in a hit–and–run, causing severe injury.” Benjamin explained.

“What?” Abel was momentarily breathless. That jerk….

“About half a mile from the scene, Emma’s Focus was found!” Benjamin revealed. The authorities. recognized the car and alerted me. That’s why I’m here now.”

“How did this happen?” Abel asked, stunned. “I have the car keys to prevent Zahn from doing something stupid!

“The keys were duplicated, not the originals.”

“Where’s Zahn?”

missing, but the

our next move?”

three years‘ detention, and the car owner will be legally

Abel cursed inwardly.

even

Abel replied. “Zahn’s involvement in car theft isn’t my concern. Let’s follow the proper

be held fully responsible

can’t alarm Emma,” Abel said firmly. “T’ll take full

fled the scene, Benjamin stressed. “The insurance won’t compensate. You can bold

possible, Abel sighed. “His parents

a real

and change all of Emma’s contact

back, and

a chair, lit a cigarette, and took a few deep

Brandon asked, entering the room.

explained the situation

your plan?” Brandon

murmured. I’m counting on you to look after Emma.”

worry about her, Brandon assured. “But what about

want to get

with such a person might get messy.” Brandon warned. “Once his family gets involved, it could become

I’m not afraid of anything.” Abel

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