“I have a clear conscience and have nothing to fear.” Abel chuckled bitterly.

By the time he arrived home, the skies had already turned bright.

Emmeline was still peacefully sleeping in bed.

Abel took a hot shower, dried himself off, and walked out wearing only shorts.

He lit a cigarette and took a deep drag.

Suddenly, a pair of soft arms wrapped around him from behind.

“Woke up and couldn’t find you. Where did you go?” Emmeline murmured sleepily, still half–asleep.

He hesitated for a second. “I went for a run,” he said casually.

He couldn’t possibly tell her that he had just carried an old man’s body to the morgue and had just returned.

“It’s still early. Go and sleep a while longer, sweetheart. Abel patted Emmeline’s hand.

“Abel, how did you get a scar on your back? Emmeline, still groggy, noticed a deep scar on Abel’s shoulder.

“When did you get injured? Why didn’t I know? She reached out to touch it.

Abel froze. His body trembled slightly, and he ordered in a low, stern voice, “Go back to bed now!”

skin, and his body reacted, but

go back to bed, but you’ll have to stay with me. Emmeline pressed her little face against

now. Be careful not to catch a cold. Abel gently pried her hand away.

fell back asleep

naturally woke up and opened her eyes, Abel was

oatmeal, boiled eggs, sesame oil spinach, and toasted

surprise!” Emmeline wiped her face with a towel and

Abel said, “I always keep supplies.”

three times a year,” Emmeline said.

in a few days. Abel served her the oatmeal.

the chair. “You’re

as his wedding

going to clean up the place? I can help

can you do?” Abel indulgently laughed.

Emmeline was speechless.

did you learn this time in the capital city?”

advertising Emmeline replied.

nodded. “Sounds useful!”

has helped me a lot.”

about it next time. Abel rubbed her head. “For now,

took a sip of oatmeal. I found a good spot at the World Trade Building. Can you help me pay

you went yourself. Why would you want me,

him to do me a favor and lose money because of me. We’re all starting our own

hard–boiled egg

time, remember to take me with you.

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