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.

wind was blowing fiercely, but he did not feel cold at

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

a little

in the hospital

him feel

to leave Emmeline

Hesperus there.

next

only

we going home, Mr.

Luca asked.

Abel stubbed out the cigarette after taking a few drags. He tossed the cigarette into the

at the

what was

mistake five years ago. Emmeline should have

the side passenger seat.

not been back

very long,

the bar did not know who he

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

aside and made way for Abel, while

demeanor of a devil but the looks of

“How charming!”

Abel Ryker! He’s

really

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