“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?”

the police have

next

the car owner

Abel cursed inwardly.

even

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

responsible as the car was lent to an unlicensed driver,

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

Benjamin stressed. “The insurance won’t compensate. You

not possible, Abel sighed. “His parents will

real mess,

all of Emma’s contact numbers to mine. Don’t ask

Benjamin assured. “Hurry back, and we’ll work

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

the room. “You

explained the situation to

plan?” Brandon asked, frowning,

Abel murmured. I’m counting on you to

her, Brandon assured. “But what about the

“I don’t want to get too involved. Let his

Brandon warned. “Once his family gets involved, it could become a headache for

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

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