“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

have to stay with me. Emmeline pressed

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

returned to bed and fell

her

were oatmeal, boiled eggs, sesame

wiped her face with a towel and said, “Abel,

Abel said, “I always

a year,” Emmeline said. “And you

be any left in a few days.

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

the apartment to Tony as

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

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

Emmeline was speechless.

“what did you learn this

and advertising

marketing?” Abel nodded. “Sounds

It has helped me a lot.”

more about it next time. Abel rubbed her head. “For now,

something. Emmeline took a sip of oatmeal. I found a good spot at the World Trade

would easily do you the favor if you went yourself. Why would you want me, a stranger,

and lose money because of me. We’re all starting our own businesses. It’s not easy

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

you go to Sandwell this time, remember to take me with

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