“Abel Emmeline’s voice remained calm. “I am still at the hotel.

“Why are you still at the hotel?” He wondered and asked, “Emma, weren’t you supposed to catch the 9 a.m. train?”

“I asked you to call me at 7 a.m. and wake me up, didn’t I?” she grumbled. “Why didn’t you call me?”

“D*mn it!” He was infuriated. I called you at 7 am. You said okay and then hung up. I thought you were in a hurry and didn’t have time to chat! Turns out you fell back asleep!

“Huh?” She scratched her head. “Is that so? I don’t remember.”

Abel felt like he was fainting. I called you a hundred times starting from 9 a.m.! You only answered now! I thought you should be on the train, but you’re still at the hotel! I really can’t believe you!”

“Abe,” she called out in a pitiful voice. “I’m so tired, okay? I only sleep three or four hours a day.”

“Emma, Abel said weakly on the other end. “If I have to make you go out by yourself again, I—”

“What is it? Emmeline asked.

“I’m booking a flight for you now. Abel growled. “Hurry up and get up and get ready. I’ll see if I can find a flight for you.”

“Okay! She responded, rolling out of bed and quickly getting ready, changing clothes rapidly.

finishing, Abel called.

is it?” Emmeline answered.

earliest flight is at 4:30 a.m., arriving at the airport around 6 am. I’ve arranged

She said, “I want you to pick me up!”

He replied, “Do you know you’ve been torturing me these past few days? Businessmen from everywhere and officials from Altney City Hall have all arrived. I wanted to pick you up, but are you

she had made a mistake. She had overslept.

again and

mumbled, “I’m awake now.”

asleep?” Abel said, “If you keep this

Emmeline sighed. “Is there no

He was exhausted.

so long for her to return! Just wait until she comes back. I’ll teach

was still Brandon! He said to call him when she was awake,

Now what?

the number,

and

is the train?” His voice was

am,” said Emmeline.

Brandon was confused. It was already II a.m. Then,

Emmeline blushed

guess you won’t be able to catch a suitable train,” he said. “It will delay your return to attend the company’s

already booked a flight,” she said. “It’s

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