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

about to search for a lighter when Luca presented

brows a little as he took a

hospital ward

feel

to leave

Hesperus there.

Adrien was right. Whatever happened next had nothing to do

only an

we going home, Mr.

Luca asked.

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

turned around and looked at the window where Hesperus’

could imagine what was

five years ago. Emmeline should

side passenger seat. They went to a bar named

been back

very long, so the

did not know who

bar died down a little after Abel stepped into the place

Abel, while the female guests gasped and wondered who the

the demeanor of a devil but the looks of

“How charming!”

“That’s Abel Ryker! He’s

it’s really Abel

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