“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 police have

our next

car owner will be legally liable and prosecuted, Benjamin

Abel cursed inwardly.

are you even listening?”

car theft isn’t my

held fully responsible as the car was

firmly. “T’ll take full responsibility. Tell the other party not to press. charges.”

stressed. “The insurance won’t compensate. You can bold Zahn fully accountable!”

not possible, Abel sighed. “His

is a real mess,

the authorities and change all of Emma’s contact

already done that, Benjamin assured. “Hurry back, and we’ll work out

a chair, lit a cigarette, and took a few

Brandon asked, entering the room. “You look troubled.”

situation

your plan?” Brandon

Abel murmured. I’m counting

her, Brandon assured. “But

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

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

affect Emma, I’m not afraid of anything.”

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