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.

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

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

brows a little

hospital ward made him

feel

leave

Hesperus there.

happened next

only an

we going home, Mr.

Luca asked.

taking a few drags. He tossed the cigarette into the trash can and walked toward his

looked at the window where Hesperus’

imagine what

mistake five years ago. Emmeline should have been with

Luca sat in the side passenger seat. They

not been back

very long, so the

did not know who

atmosphere in the bar died down a little after Abel

aside and made way for Abel, while the female guests gasped

of a

“How charming!”

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

really Abel

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