“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

our next move?”

owner will be legally liable and prosecuted, Benjamin

Abel cursed inwardly.

are you even listening?” Benjamin

my concern. Let’s

if it’s not classified as theft, Emma could be held fully responsible as the car was lent to an unlicensed driver, Benjamin

full responsibility. Tell the other

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

sighed. “His

a real mess,

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

back, and we’ll work out a

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

the room. “You

the situation

your plan?” Brandon asked, frowning,

I’m counting on you to look

“But what about the main issue?”

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

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

it doesn’t affect Emma, I’m not afraid of

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