âNever mind,â Emmeline urged, noticing Abelâs rising anger. She quickly grasped his arm and said, âItâs just a misunderstanding.â
âYes, thatâs correct,â Adam interjected. âShe explained that it was simply a misunderstanding.â
Abelâs stern expression gradually softened as he told them to speak up. âWhat do you two plan to do?â
he asked coldly.
Adam hesitated before speaking, âI just want Zahn to follow you, maybe as an assistant.â
Abel expressed his contempt. âI donât need him. This is a business, not a gang.â
Adam responded with a chuckle, âWhat about being a driver? Heâs not fit for physical labor either.â
Abel turned his head toward Zahn. Take a good look at him. A young man with a row of piercings on his ear. Do you think I can trust him? You are oversimplifying the situation.â
âHeâs unmanageable at home too. Scarlett suggested leaving it to you since youâre the boss. now,â
Adam admitted.
Abel was seething with anger but had no outlet for his feelings. He snorted and said, âI donât have time for you. Itâs getting late. Letâs go out for dinner.
Zahnâs face brightened as he had been famished for quite some time. âWhere are we going to eat?â he asked.
âOf course, weâre going to a fancy restaurant!â Adam happily replied.
âWeâll cook for ourselves if youâre not coming. No one likes eating out, Abel said coldly.
Emmeline responded, âIn that case, I wonât join you. You guys can talk freely,â
He countered, âYou should still come. Eat whatever you like, even if the table is brimming with vegetables!â
âA table full of vegetables? How are we supposed to eat that?â Zahn exclaimed.
Abel explained, âEmma doesnât eat meat, but you can eat whatever you want.â
âThat works, too!â Zahn said.
After dinner, Abel arranged for Adam and Zahn to stay at a hotel.
He and Emmeline went to the shore of Glazer Lake.
They settled on a sizable rock there, enjoying the gentle night breeze.
Leaning against Abelâs shoulder, Emmeline inquired, âWhatâs your plan for Zahn?â
Abel sighed before replying, âLetâs enroll him in driving school first. Once he gets his driverâs license, we can consider further training over a year or so. Then, weâll assess the situation.â
Emmelineâs voice was soft as she murmured, âYouâre putting in a lot of effort.â
He gently cupped her face, locking his eyes with hers. âNothing else holds significance to me. My sole concern is you.â
She lifted her head, meeting his gaze. âWhatâs wrong with me again?â
âHow much longer can you stay by my side?â Abel gazed at the profound depth of Glazer Lake with intense melancholy.
Emmeline avoided his eyes, his melancholic expression breaking her heart. The question had haunted her repeatedly. Can I keep residing in the same house with Abel after getting engaged to Albus?
Abel took and kissed her hand that was adorned with the âLove for A Lifetimeâ ring. âYou donât have to answer. I know you canât.â
âButâ¦â Emmeline whispered inwardly, I wish it could be forever.
The training venue at the Hallaway Hotel was all set, and classes were scheduled to commence the following day.
Brandonâs call came in the early morning, and he arrived in the capital city at one oâclock in the afternoon. Emmeline was present at the venue and joined by Dylan.
The training organizers from the World Trade Building were also in attendance, creating a bustling and cheerful atmosphere.
The responsibility of picking up Brandon fell on Abel, and they appeared eager to meet each other for some inexplicable reason.
Even before their encounter, the two men seemed to have an unspoken connection.
Upon learning about Brandonâs arrival time, Abel swiftly attended to company matters and drove to the capital city.
Just as he departed, a package arrived from Luminara.
Abel promptly called Alana and instructed her to receive it on his behalf.
The cardboard box appeared slightly damaged, revealing picture frames inside. Alana carried the heavy box to her office, her curiosity piqued. What is this?
As she locked the door, Alana grabbed a pair of scissors and carefully cut open the packaging.
To her amazement, it revealed a stack of breathtakingly beautiful wedding photos. To be precise, they were Abel and Emmelineâs wedding photos.
The bride and groom were captured in an intimate embrace, their eyes locked in a gaze filled. with affection.
An exquisite diamond ring sparkled brilliantly under the spotlight on Emmelineâs left hand.
Alana felt a sharp pang in her chest. Her breathing quickened, and her gaze grew unfocused.
What are Abel and Emmeline planning? Are they getting married? Wait, no, Emmeline is getting engaged to Albus! What is Abelâs intention? Is he willing to publicly declare his relationship with Emmeline despite the potential consequences?