“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?”

still missing, but the police have

next move?”

owner will be legally

Abel cursed inwardly.

even listening?”

isn’t my concern. Let’s follow the proper procedures for the

not classified as theft, Emma could be held fully responsible as the car

“T’ll take full responsibility. Tell

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

Abel sighed. “His

real

change all of Emma’s contact

Benjamin assured. “Hurry back,

call, Abel slumped into a chair, lit a cigarette, and

the room. “You look troubled.”

the situation to Brandon.

your plan?” Brandon asked, frowning,

I’m counting on

worry about her, Brandon assured. “But what

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

sounds simple, but dealing with such a person might get messy.” Brandon warned. “Once his family gets involved, it could become a headache for

doesn’t affect Emma, I’m not

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