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.

fiercely, but

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

his brows a little as he took a

in the hospital ward made

made him feel even worse that

leave

Hesperus there.

Whatever happened next had nothing

only an

we going home, Mr.

Luca asked.

get a drink.” Abel stubbed out the cigarette after taking a few drags. He tossed the cigarette into the trash can and

turned around and looked at

what was going on

of that mistake five years ago. Emmeline should

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

been back

long, so

bar did not know who he

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

male guests stepped aside and made way for Abel, while the female guests

demeanor of a devil but

“How charming!”

“That’s Abel Ryker! He’s the

it’s really

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