“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?”

but the police have

our next move?”

and the car owner will be

Abel cursed inwardly.

even listening?” Benjamin

replied. “Zahn’s involvement in car theft isn’t my concern.

classified as theft, Emma could be held fully responsible as the car was lent to an unlicensed driver, Benjamin cautioned.

Abel said firmly. “T’ll take full responsibility.

without a license and fled the scene, Benjamin stressed. “The insurance won’t compensate. You can bold Zahn fully

“His parents will be furious.

real

and change all of Emma’s contact

back, and we’ll work

lit a cigarette, and

the room. “You look troubled.”

explained the situation

your plan?” Brandon

I’m counting on you to look

her, Brandon assured. “But what about the main issue?”

for his actions, Abel replied. “I don’t want to get too

get messy.” Brandon warned. “Once his family gets involved, it could

it doesn’t affect Emma, I’m not afraid of anything.” Abel

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