“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!”

warmth of her skin, and his body reacted, but

stay with me. Emmeline

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

returned to bed and fell back

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

sesame oil spinach, and

Emmeline wiped her face with a towel and said,

Abel said, “I always keep supplies.”

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

any left in a few days. Abel served her

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

to lend the apartment to Tony as his wedding house. And I’ll move to the company,

to clean up the place? I can help

laughed. “You’re such a delicate

Emmeline was speechless.

asked, “what did you learn this time in

and advertising

marketing?” Abel nodded. “Sounds useful!”

It has helped me a lot.”

rubbed her head. “For now, eat

spot at the World Trade Building. Can you help me pay the

if you went yourself. Why

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

handed her a peeled, hard–boiled egg and

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

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