After Alana left, Abel held a brief meeting with everyone.
He didnât want Alana to overhear and report to her father. Hence, he had to send her away.
Having her around was quite annoying, but for now, he couldnât have a falling out with Scott. Therefore, he had to go along with it for the time being.
After the meeting, he received a call from Scottâs office.
He picked up and answered, âMr. Yendall, whatâs going on?â
âWhereâs Alana?â Scout asked in an unpleasant tone. âLet her answer the call âShe went out to buy some tea, Abel said âWhen she comes back. Iâll have her come to see you.â
Just as he was about to hang up, Scott suddenly softened his tone and said, âAbel, Alana has spent a long time in the village in Viens. There are some matters she may not understand. Please be patient with her.â
âWeâre all here for work, Abel said in a calm tone. âAs long as the work is done well, thereâs nothing else to be concerned about.â
âYou young people are good at communication. A single topic can bring familiarity. Take your time, Scott said with a hidden meaning in his words.
Abel remained silent and hung up the phone. He wondered if Alana had just complained to Scott.
Just then, the landline rang again, once more from Scott.
Abel frowned as he answered impatiently. âMr. Yendallâ¦
âAlana was hit by a car, Scott said urgently. âHurry up, Abel! Letâs go see her âHit by a car?â Abel was also shocked. âWhere is she now?â
âItâs not far from the factory gate, by the roadside, Scott replied. âShe just gave me a call.â
âAlright, Iâll come right away! Abel drove with Scott and arrived at the scene in five or six minutes.
The fact was that when Alana got off the bus, she was knocked down by a motorcycle coming from behind.
The bus driver, without any responsibility, had left the scene. Meanwhile, the motorcyclist was waiting for Alanaâs decision with a dejected look.
Alana leaned against the toppled motorcycle with her skirt covered in dust and dirt. Her knees and elbows were scraped. The blood seeped through the dust and dir In this situation, they could only go to the hospital first.
Abel reached out to help Alana up. She let out a painful cry and collapsed directly onto him. âMy knees hurt so much I canât walk.â
Abel regretted not calling Luca. Having no other choice, he bent down and carried Alana The Latter naturally nestled into his arms, with one hand around his tee Abel placed her in the back seat, with Scott sitting beside her.
The car arrived at the city hospital in no time.
The outpatient doctor found no serious injuries on her after a thorough examination, just some soft tissue bruising.
The abrasions needed to be cleaned. A nurse brought a medicine tray and used tweezers to wipe the wounds with alcohol swabs.
âOuch!â Alana seemed unable to bear the pain as she gritted her teeth and frowned. In the process, she unintentionally grabbed Abelâs hand.
Abel flinched slightly. Alana let out another painful cry and gripped his hand even tighter.
Just then. Abelâs phone rang. It was a call from Emmeline. He quickly withdrew his hand and answered the call with one hand, âEmma.â
âAbel. Iâm coming over to your place for lunch.â Emmelineâs cheerful voice came through. âDo you have time?â
âEmmaâ¦â Abel furrowed his brow. âItâs really not a good time.â
âWhatâs wrong? Emmeline asked. âAre you busy outside?â
Before Abel could speak, Alana cried out, âAbe, it hurts so much. It really hurts!â
Emmeline fell silent on the other end..
Abel hurriedly explained, Emma, Alana was hit by a car. Iâm currently at the hospital.â
She did not know what to say.
âAbe,â Alana pleaded in a soft voice. Help me up. Iâm in so much pain.â
Emmeline hung up the phone.
âWhatâs wrong?â Benjamin, who was driving, asked with a serious expression.
âAlana was hit by a car,â Emmeline replied. Her long lashes lowered as she continued, âAbel is with her at the hospital.â
âShould we go and see them?â Benjamin asked.
âNo.â Emmeline shook her head after a silence as a hint of sadness flickered in her eyes.
âAlright, Benjamin said. âIâll take you somewhere to have a meal. Then, we can go to Abelâs place later.â
âOkay.â She nodded with a calm expression.
âEmma, where do you want to go?â he asked. âI will fulfill all your wishes today.â
Emmeline thought momentarily and responded, âLetâs go to the restaurant where you had at confrontation with Diesel.â
After arriving at the restaurant, they greeted the receptionist and waiters warmly.
Benjamin handed the menu to Emmeline. He smiled as he said, âOrder whatever makes you happy.â
âDo I not look happy?â Emmeline blinked her long lashes, her eyes bright and clear.
âNo.â Benjamin ruffled her hair. âI just say it casually.â
Emmeline ordered a steak for Benjamin and her favorite salad for herself. At that moment, her phone.
rangâit was Abel.
âAbelâ Emmeline answered calmly. âAre you done with your work?â
âWhere are you, Emma?â Abelâs tone was filled with anxiety. âIâll come pick you up.