The effects of the anesthesia had almost completely worn off, and Abel was driving with one arm, pouring down his face.
Emmeline had asked several times, but Abel refused to let her drive. sweat âThis car is automatic. I donât have to shift gears. Thereâs no issue with the gears,â Emmeline muttered.
âThe key is that you donât have a driverâs license right now. Besides, youâre not experienced with driving.â Abel teased her. âItâs okay. Once you get your license, you can be my chauffeur.â
âWhatâs the situation with Dad now? Is it okay?â Emmeline asked, her brow furrowed.
âYouâve asked three times already.â Abel said, âWhen did you start doubting what I say?â
Doubt? Emmeline blurted out, âBecause you lied.â
He replied, âI lied?â
âYou celebrated Alanaâs birthday.â Emmeline turned her head to look at him. âWhy did you tell me it was just Dylan?â
âPlease.â Abel suddenly remembered. âI just thought it would be complicated to explain! Besides, thereâs nothing between me and Alana!â
Emmeline snorted and fell silent, but she had already guessed the reason.
He laughed coldly. âI knew that woman was pretending to be nice.â
âWhat do you mean?â She turned her head, staring at him. âAre you talking about Alana?â
He briefly recounted what happened that day.
Emmeline thoughtfully said, âActually, Alana is quite pitiful. Sheâs never had anyone to love her since she was young.â
âDonât let your compassion overflow,â he said. âThink more about yourself.â
Emmeline pouted. âWhatâs wrong with me? I have Mom, I have you, and I have my sister!â
âYes!â Abel gritted his teeth. âAnd now thereâs also Albus!â
âHey!â she shouted, anger rising in her. âAre you crazy, Abel? Are you saying Iâm not enough for you?â
âIâm so frustrated!â He angrily said, âWho would dare to mess with me like this besides you?â
She looked away, gazing blankly at the constant flow of vehicles outside the window. After a moment, she softly said, âMomâs mental health is not good because of me. Dad had a stroke because of me.
Now, youâre injured too. In the end, itâs all because of me. Maybe-â
Abel quickly turned his head to look at her and sternly said, âMaybe what?â