“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!”

of her skin, and his body reacted,

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

now. Be careful not to catch a cold. Abel

fell

her

eggs, sesame oil spinach,

pleasant surprise!” Emmeline wiped her face with a towel

for you” Abel said, “I always

Emmeline said. “And you still prepared for me?”

few days. Abel served her the

you say that?” Emmeline sat down on the chair. “You’re not planning to buy

promised to lend the apartment to Tony as his wedding

going to clean up the

Abel indulgently laughed. “You’re such a delicate little

Emmeline was speechless.

way, he asked, “what did you learn this time in

marketing and advertising Emmeline

Abel nodded. “Sounds

has helped me a lot.”

me more about it next time. Abel rubbed her

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

you the favor if you went yourself. Why would

lose money because of me. We’re all starting our own businesses.

egg and smiled. “I

you go to Sandwell this time, remember to take me

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