“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 identified him.”

our next move?”

three years‘ detention, and the car owner

Abel cursed inwardly.

are you even listening?” Benjamin

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

fully responsible as

firmly. “T’ll take full responsibility. Tell the

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

“His

real mess, Benjamin

“Inform the authorities and change all of Emma’s contact numbers to mine.

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

slumped into a chair, lit a

Brandon asked, entering the room. “You

situation

plan?” Brandon

Abel murmured. I’m counting on you

“But what about the main issue?”

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

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

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

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