Chapter 289

Abel frowned and explained, “It hurts. It hurts so bad that my muscles are twitching.”

Emmeline stood up and said, “The painkiller must have worn off. I’ll go get some water and medicine for you.”

“Can you do it?” Abel asked.

When he noticed how frail she seemed, he felt bad for her.

“I’m fine. I just lacked strength. I can still get water and medicine without a problem.”

Abel helped her get out of bed by supporting her with one arm.

Emmeline poured a cup of water, grabbed the painkillers, and returned to the bedside. Then, she

gave Abel the medication as he was sitting up in bed.

When the painkiller finally kicked in, Abel dozed off once more. Emmeline, meanwhile, was exhausted, so she curled up in his arms and fell asleep.

Alana could not stand it any longer in the living room. She raised her long dress and prepared to ascend the stairs.

bodyguard stopped her and said, “Ms. Lane, you

husband, why can’t I go up there?” Alana responded while arching her

eare about that. All I know is that Abel is resting, and no one is allowed

“Slap!”

and reprimanded, “You’ve got a lot of nerves. Don’t you worry that

Abel really wants me to leave, there is nothing I can do about it,” the bodyguard said while covering his face. “I have to protect him

enraged

“There’s no point for you to scream. These rooms have exceptional soundproofing capabilities. Mr. Abel won’t be able to hear you even if you

for a while, then she

and dialed Abel’s number. As expected,

wound, Abel was unable to sleep peacefully. He worried about waking Emmeline when the phone rang. He quickly picked it up and, without even looking at the caller,

Abel frowned in disgust.

Abel’s she knew this

out of bed with a furrowed brow. He grabbed his phone, left

“Alana.”

expression changed to a

about you.

you outside the front door?” Abel asked, “If so, could you

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