Chapter 16

Abel rushed in only to see the shadow vanish from the window.

"Seal the hospital!" He roared. "Catch that damn woman!"

"Abel," Adrien seemed doubtful. "Isn't Emmeline trapped in the utility room?"

Without saying a word, Abel made a beeline for the elevator.

He was going to the utility room to check for himself whether or not the woman was Emmeline!

The group raced after him.

Alana's expression was one of grim satisfaction. You're done for this time, Emmeline!

Abel unlocked the door of the utility room when they reached the dimly lit backyard.

He flicked on the switch only to find Emmeline curled up on a tattered couch sleeping soundly.

That mystery person isn't her?

She lazily turned over, her eyelids fluttering open at the commotion outside.

She then stretched and smiled at Abel. "You're finally back."

It was as if her gaze was pulling him in. He unexpectedly reached out to her and held the petite woman in his arms.

Her demure frame and familiar scent began to dredge up lost memories. Zeke suddenly felt that this woman had been in his arms before!

a recent memory but no matter how hard he tried to remember, nothing came

my wife." Adrien tried to

however, had already carried her out of the utility

He remained stoic. "What did you see in my grandfather's room last

then I heard how Mr. Oscar wasn't doing well so I rushed downstairs. There was a towel on his face when I arrived. I was just about to remove it when

frowned and muttered, "I saw the

did?" Her eyes widened. "Did you manage

said. "But you've been proven

grew frantic. "That person was

disgusted glance and turned

was dumbfounded. How is that possible?

pull off their little act with

her up and asked, concerned,

him off.

"The paternity test has been

me!" She shoved him

called out. "I'll bring a dowry when I come

day, police chief Derrick Campbell came to report to Abel that the suspect who harmed Oscar

a murderous glint

Derrick explained. "He wanted to rob the home but Mr. Oscar found out. He returned last night

care of him," Abel said. "Hold him legally

it to us. We won't be showing any

then

89-floor building of the

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