Emmeline bit her lip and turned her head, her eyes filled with icy tears.
Albus continued to complain. “We’re engaged, after all. Emmeline, you can’t always treat me like a stranger. If something is bothering you, you have to tell me. You can’t keep me in the dark like this, or people will mock us.”
Emmeline remained silent. She felt there was nothing to say to Albus.
“My mom wants you to come home for dinner,” Albus said. “She said she has something to discuss with you.”
Only then did Emmeline glance at him and write on a piece of paper. ‘What does your mom want to discuss with me? Is it worth discussing?
Albus said, “I don’t know. That’s just what my mom said.”
Emmeline’s face darkened again, and she lowered her long lashes without uttering a word.
He sighed and said, “Well, let’s leave it at that. I’ll go back first, and I’ll come pick you up in the afternoon.”
Sam also bid farewell.
Downstairs, she said to Albus, “Don’t you understand how Emma feels when she’s sick? You only care about your mom’s words, but you can’t say it nicely?”
“Sam.” Albus rolled his eyes. “Why are you talking like this? I’m just telling the truth. How is that not speaking properly? So, you’re managing two clothing stores now and making a lot of money. You think you’re capable?”
“Why are you bringing that up?” Sam was annoyed. “Look at Emma’s condition. Can’t you at least show some concern?”
“Isn’t this concern?” Albus said. “Who said life is easy? You’re just like Sophia said, going crazy when you have money.”
“What nonsense is Sophia talking about?” Sam was furious. “She’s always looking at who has money and who has found a rich man. What’s wrong with me? I’m just working for Emmeline and earning some money.”
Hmph! He sneered. “I look down on you guys who earn money like that.”
“Then, why did you get engaged to Emmeline?” Sam said angrily. “Isn’t her money even more ‘carned? Half of Ryker Group belongs to her.”
“I don’t want to take advantage of that,” Albus said. “I don’t have the ability, and I don’t have a company. I don’t want to invite trouble and end up with nothing.”
“So, you’re jealous of Abel?” Sam said. “I think it’s just your inferiority complex!”
After Sam and Albus left, Emmeline returned to the study.
The next day, before having pasta for lunch, Abel came back.
After having lunch at home, he took Emmeline back to Altney.
As the car passed by the entrance of Ryker Group, Abel showed no intention of stopping.
Emmeline was wondering, and Abel handed her a set of keys.
Following the car around the lakeside, they drove toward the gate of the Sylvan Mansion.
‘Abel‘ She exclaimed. ‘Did you buy a house here?”
“I told you I would give you a new home.” Abel smiled at the corner of his lips. “No one will disturb us!”
The car parked in a shaded area, and Emmeline got out of the car, looking up at the community.
It was a high–end community with multiple floors, designed in an Elbonian style. The community was lush with green trees, colorful flowers, and beautiful scenery.
Emmeline’s mood suddenly brightened, and she instantly fell in love with this place.
“I’ll take you home!” Abel lifted her from the waist. “To our new home!”
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