Chapter 74

Abel’s expression sank. “Aunt Julianna, my mother wasn’t in the garden when the incident happened.”

“What about Alana?” Julianna asked. “I think there’s something fishy about her!”

She was at the dance floor with me,” Abel explained somewhat reluctantly.

“Fine, whatever,” Julianna said. “Let’s keep a close eye on our own children and minimize our interactions between families!”

Quite obviously, she was referring to Emmeline and Abel.

The two people seemed awkward.

“Yes, Abel.” Adrien went up to stand beside Emmeline. “I’m very grateful that you saved my son, but what

happens after is strictly within our family. You should leave.”

Abel glanced at Hesperus, sleeping on the hospital bed. The boy was in a better condition than before.

He nodded at Emmeline before stepping out of the ward.

Emmeline could hear his footsteps echo rhythmically down the corridor and into the elevator.

Somehow, she felt vacant inside, as though she and Hesperus had lost a shoulder to lean on.

That’s strange. I thought the father and grandparents of my children are here with me!

Abel stepped out of the hospital.

blowing fiercely, but he did not feel cold

cigarette and placed it between his lips. He was about to

a little

atmosphere in the hospital ward made him

him feel even worse

to leave Emmeline

Hesperus there.

next had nothing

only an

going home, Mr.

Luca asked.

taking a few drags. He tossed the cigarette

around and looked at the window

could imagine what

years ago. Emmeline should

was driving, so Luca sat in the side passenger seat. They went to a

been back

for very long, so the

not know who

a little after Abel stepped into

aside and made way for Abel, while the

demeanor of a devil but the looks

“How charming!”

recognized him. “That’s Abel Ryker! He’s the head honcho of the

it’s really

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