Emmeline gave her the evil eye. “What gives you the impression?”

“My eyes…? Ms. Louise, you’re on the right track. You and Mr. Abel are made for each other,” Daisy gave her two cents.

“Easy for you to say. Abel and I will be a match in heaven if you can switch the father of my three children to Abel.” Emmeline rolled her eyes.

“That’s true. Why do you have Adrien sticking out like a sore thumb between you two? He doesn’t fit in the equation.” Daisy looked disappointed.

Ain’t that the truth?

Emmeline would have long jumped on Abel if Adrien and Alana were out of the picture.

No way was she going to leave such a brilliant man out in the cold.

“Daisy, make extra tonight. I want to keep Mr. Ryker for dinner,” Emmeline said.

“Sure,” Daisy responded.

She was happy that Ms. Louise intended to ask Abel to stay for dinner.

Daisy believed Abel was the real father of the three kids.

More than an hour later, Abel climbed down from the platform.

With his sleeves rolled up, his white shirt was covered in mud and grass clippings.

Even his face was stained with dirt.

Judging by the way he turned out, Emmeline believed he got down and dirty at exterminating the bugs.

She could finally rest.

Otherwise, she would be startled awake from her nightmares.

“Thank you. Have a shower. We can have dinner when the kids are back from school.” Emmeline smiled.

Abel uttered, “I don’t have a change of clothes here. I should head back.”

It then occurred to Emmeline that he had moved his things out.

Abel was in for some free food too, but he could barely stand the dirt on him.

“Alright then.” While disappointed, Emmeline gave a nod.

Abel grabbed his jacket and folded it over his arm before brushing past Emmeline.

Emmeline held him back.

Getting on her tiptoes, she planted a fleeting kiss on his cheek.

Abel was taken aback.

This was the second time Emmeline had kissed him today.

With a wave of flush coursing through his body, Abel turned around and pinned her against the door with a thump. He lowered his head and stole her lips.

“Ah!”

Daisy walked out of the kitchen, only to be met with the steamy scene. She was scared back into the kitchen.

With rosy cheeks, Emmeline pushed the man away and went into the kitchen.

Abel stood at the door for a while before leaving with a spring in his footsteps.

Emmeline was not found at the film studio the next morning.

Since there were no fighting scenes shot today, she could take a break.

As a stunt double, she had lost her passion.

However, Simon had not come across other suitable candidates for the job, so the responsibility fell back on Emmeline’s shoulders.

Her phone rang when she was grinding coffee beans behind the counter.

Emmeline took her phone for a look. It was Janie.

She nearly forgot about the lady.

Emmeline wondered whether Janie had made any progress with Benjamin in the last two days.

“Janie, how are you?” Emmeline pressed her phone against her ear.

“I’m not doing well. Emma, help me!” Janie was sobbing on the other end of the line.

“What’s the matter?” Emmeline put her phone against her other ear.

“It’s Mr. Benjamin! He’s making me clean the pool on the rooftop as a punishment,” Janice said sulkily.

Emmeline was rendered speechless. Her jaw dropped.

Benjamin was punishing Janie by making her clean the pool?

“Emma, you can attend my funeral if you delay the rescue. The pool will be the death of me.”

“Why did Benjamin make you clean the pool? Did you slip up at work?” Emmeline asked.

“No. I’m an irreplaceable expert and professional in my field!” Janie exclaimed.

“Benjamin had no reason to do that to you then.”

Janie uttered in tears, “He… He wasn’t happy that I gave him food and flowers. He called me annoying. I feel so upset. Sob, sob…”

Emmeline finally got the story straight.

Despite Emmeline setting them up, Benjamin did not seem attracted to Janie.

If that was not enough, Benjamin could not stand her either.

Emmeline was ridden with guilt.

“Don’t cry, Janie. Wait there. I’ll get on over to save you now.”

Janie responded between sniffles, “I knew you would come to my rescue. Hurry over before the work gets too much for me.”

“Sure. I’ll be there in twenty minutes.”