“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!”

felt the warmth of her skin, and his body reacted, but he didn’t dare to

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

to catch a cold. Abel gently pried her

returned to bed and fell

her eyes,

sesame oil spinach, and toasted bread.

Emmeline wiped her face with a towel and said,

you” Abel said, “I always keep supplies.”

a year,” Emmeline said. “And you still

be any left in a few days. Abel

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

I promised to lend the apartment to Tony as his wedding house.

to clean up the place? I can help you.”

Abel indulgently laughed. “You’re such a

Emmeline was speechless.

asked, “what did you learn this time

marketing and advertising Emmeline replied.

nodded.

really is. It has

Abel rubbed

good spot at the World Trade

would easily do you the favor if you went yourself.

and lose money because

peeled, hard–boiled egg and

“When you go to Sandwell this time, remember to take me with you. I’ll hitch

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