Emmeline hastily threw a blanket over him. She thought he was awake.
It would be so embarrassing if Abel found out that Emmeline was admiring his naked body.
âEmma,â Abel called out softly again and stopped moving.
Phew! He didnât wake up!
âThat was close,â Emmeline said while patting her chest. Her face was red like a tomato.
She filled up the bathtub with warm water and helped Abel sit inside. The water would dissipate the alcohol in his body.
Some time later, Abelâs complexion was better, and his breathing became regular.
Emmeline fed him some hot tea.
Half an hour later, Abel looked like he returned to normal, though he was still unconscious.
Emmeline helped him put on pajamas and tucked him into his bed.
Abel slept soundly for the rest of the night. He had not been sleeping well at the hospital for the past few days after all.
In the morning, he was woken up by his phone ringing.
He felt a headache creeping in as soon as he saw the name on the screen.
Alana Lane.
He tossed the phone aside and covered his head with the blanket.
The calls did not cease. Abel sighed, flipped over, and answered the call.
Alanaâs weak voice could be heard. âAbel, where are you? I was so scared because I didnât see you last night. My wounds hurt. Wonât you come and accompany meâ¦â
Abel said nothing as he stared blankly at the ceiling.
What should he say or do?
Emmeline opened the door. âYouâre awake now. Eat your breakfast and go back to the hospital. She needs you.â
Abel was shocked. It was then he realized where he was.
âAbel!â Alana shrieked. âWhere are you? Why do I hear Emmelineâs voice?â
Abel said nothing and ended the call abruptly.
Alana, lying on the hospital bed, was devastated.
Iâve already done so much for him, yet heâs still with Emmeline?
She thought for a while and called Adam.
âAdam, I need Grandfather to come here for a bit.â
âWhat happened?â
âI need to use his authority.â
âHeheh,â Adam chuckled. âIâm happy to see Abel suffer. Iâll help you, Alana.â
After she ended the call, her doctor, whose name was Quentin Anderson, came into the room.
Alana knew that he followed Adamâs orders.
She got out of bed and said, âDr. Anderson, Grandfather will be here soon. You have to remember what Adam told you.â
âOf course,â Quentin said fawningly. âYou nearly died, and you lost your child while trying to save himâ¦â
Alana nodded in satisfaction. âMm. Iâll tell Adarn to reward you properly.â
âThank you, Ms. Lane,â Quentin said. âYou are Mr. Rykerâs lover, and I will listen to everything you say.â
âIâm not Adamâs lover,â Alana smiled smugly. âHavenât you heard? Iâm the future wife of Abel Ryker, the CEO of Ryker Group!â
âWow! I wouldnât dare to offend you!â Quentin said sheepishly.
âSo not only are you under Adamâs orders, but from now on⦠you have to listen to me too,â Alana said while stroking Quentinâs chin with a slender finger.
Quentin felt like his heart was melting. He nodded and said, âYes, yes, Ms. Lane!â
Oscar arrived at the ward soon. Alana hastily returned to the bed and covered herself with a blanket.
Oscar came into the room and said, âAlana, Iâve heard from Adam that youâre in pretty bad shape.â
Alana began to sob. âIâm so happy that you and Abel are safe. Iâd rather die than see anything bad happen to the two of you!â
âOh, you poor girl. We will never forget what youâve done for us. Thatâs why Iâm here to visit you personally. If you have anything you want, you can tell me, and Iâll help you however I can!â
âBoo hoo hoo,â Alana covered her face with the blanket and sobbed.