“Mm. Let me go brush my teeth,” Emmeline said.
“I’ll help you squeeze toothpaste on the toothbrush.” Abel was the first to reach the bathroom.
His heart thumped wildly again when he saw the sink. They were making out there last night.
He nearly could not suppress his urges when the scenes of her jiggling in front of him resurfaced in his mind.
He loosened his necktie and undid two buttons to calm himself down.
After squeezing toothpaste onto her toothbrush, he caught her at the door and landed a quick kiss on her lips.
“I’ll go get lunch for you.”
“Mm.” Emmeline stood on tiptoe and kissed him. “Thank you, hubby.”
After brushing her teeth and washing her face, Emmeline went downstairs. Abel was still in the kitchen.
He wore an apron in front of his black shirt, which made him look extraordinarily attractive.
Emmeline could not help but walk up behind him and hug his waist.
She rested her cheek on his back and enjoyed his body warmth.
“Stop messing around. I’m cooking spaghetti for you,” Abel said.
“Mm. You’re so nice to me, hubby.” Emmeline continued to lean against him and hug him tightly like a koala.
Whenever he took a step, Emmeline took a step in the same direction. This continued until Abel finished cooking.
He put the plate of spaghetti bolognese on the table and a set of cutlery next to the plate. Then, he sat down opposite Emmeline.
“Taste it and tell me if my cooking has improved!”
Emmeline twirled the spaghetti with her fork and took a bite.
“Careful! It’s hot!” Abel exclaimed.
“It’s delicious!” Emmeline said while blowing hot air. “It’s really hot though! But it won’t be as nice when it’s cooled down.”
Kendra came back from the grocery store with Quincy. She was happy to see the married couple interacting happily.
She put the shopping basket away and went away.
Abel had dismissed the pastry chef some time ago. Somehow, he did not trust Adam’s men.
After Emmeline finished eating, Abel helped Emmeline put on her jacket and brought her to the garden for a walk.
Emmeline’s legs were still weak at first. It took her a few minutes to walk properly.
They sat down on separate chairs next to the swimming pool.
The sunlight was warm, and there was no wind. It was a bright and sunny afternoon.
It was then that Abel repeated what Benjamin told him about the previous owner of the Imperial Palace.
Emmeline also laughed when she heard that. “He’s bringing himself to us.”
“Isn’t that so? I’ve already discussed this with Benjamin. I’ll disguise as your assistant, and Benjamin will be your bodyguard. We’ll catch him red-handed.”
“Sounds like a plan. Get Benjamin to contact him.”
“How about one of the suites in Nimbus Hotel?” Emmeline said. “We’ll meet tomorrow morning. I still have to visit Janie today. I’ve already promised her.”
“Okay. I’ll visit Janie with you in the afternoon,” Abel said.
Emmeline raised her eyebrows. “Aren’t you busy?”
“I’m busy, but I can’t neglect you.” Abel gazed at her indulgently.
I didn’t know you’d become so clingy! Emmeline thought.
As promised, Abel brought Emmeline to the hospital in the afternoon.
Waylon was at the hospital too.
He did not want to go there, but he received a message earlier in the morning from Doris.
The message read, “I found this in my bag, Mr. Adelmar. Does it belong to you?”
Attached to the message was a photo.
Waylon looked at the photo closely and recognized the item in the photo as his needle case.
Oh no! When did I drop that? And how did it end up with that woman?
