“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!”

body reacted, but he didn’t

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

not to catch a cold. Abel

returned to bed and fell back

naturally woke up and opened her eyes, Abel was already

oatmeal, boiled eggs, sesame

face with a towel

for you” Abel said, “I

come three times a year,” Emmeline said. “And

a few days. Abel

that?” Emmeline sat down on the chair.

the apartment to Tony as his wedding house.

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

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

Emmeline was speechless.

you learn

and advertising Emmeline

marketing?” Abel nodded. “Sounds useful!”

is. It has helped me a lot.”

me more about it next time. Abel rubbed her head. “For now, eat your breakfast,”

a sip of oatmeal. I found a good spot at the World Trade Building.

went yourself.

“I don’t want him to do me a favor and lose money because of me. We’re all starting our

egg and smiled.

time, remember to take me with you. I’ll hitch a ride to pick up

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