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.

but he did not feel

cigarette and placed it between his lips. He was about to search for a lighter when Luca presented a

a little as he took a

hospital ward made him

feel even worse

to leave

Hesperus there.

Adrien was right. Whatever happened next had nothing to do with

only an

going

Luca asked.

drags. He tossed

at the window where Hesperus’

could imagine what was going

it’s all because of that mistake five years ago.

passenger seat. They

been

for very long,

not know who he

bustling atmosphere in the bar died down a little after Abel stepped

and made way for Abel, while

demeanor of a devil but the looks of

“How charming!”

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

really Abel

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