“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!”

her skin, and his body reacted, but he didn’t dare

to bed, but you’ll have to stay with me.

go now. Be careful not to catch a cold. Abel gently pried

fell back asleep within two minutes.

woke up and opened her eyes, Abel was already preparing breakfast,

oatmeal, boiled eggs, sesame oil

with a

said, “I

a year,” Emmeline

any left in a few days. Abel

down on the chair. “You’re not planning to buy

Tony as his wedding house. And I’ll move to the

said. “When are you going to clean up the place? I can help you.”

you do?” Abel indulgently laughed. “You’re such a delicate little

Emmeline was speechless.

he asked, “what did you

and advertising Emmeline

Abel nodded. “Sounds

has helped me a

me more about it next time. Abel rubbed

oatmeal. I found a good spot

you went yourself. Why

to do me a favor and lose money because of

a peeled, hard–boiled egg and smiled. “I shouldn’t underestimate

face at him. “When you go to Sandwell this time, remember to take me with you. I’ll hitch a ride to pick up

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