Abel flushed his vomit down the toilet and wiped his face with a cold towel before entering the room. Luca could immediately tell that something was wrong with Abel as soon as he caught sight of his deathly pale face and beads of cold sweat on his forehead.

“Mr. Abel, are you alright?” Luca asked worriedly.

“I’m fine,” Abel managed to muster. “Just a little tired after showering…”

“Get some rest after dinner, Mr. Abel. You don’t look too good…” Luca said.

“Sure,” Abel said before turning to his butler. “Please serve the food now.” The butler and waiters quickly organized themselves, serving and presenting the dishes neatly in front of Abel before quietly leaving the room.

“Guys, don’t worry about me,” Abel told Luca and Janie. “Go out to a restaurant for your dinner.”

“Ms. Eastwood and I will stay here with you, Mr. Abel,” Luca was adamant.

“How can I eat comfortably with you two staring at me like that?” Abel chuckled. “I’m fine, really. Go and have a meal before picking Sam up.”

than to disobey his instructions.

of food in front of him, but he could not stomach it at all. He was certain he was going to throw up again if he tried consuming anything. He stood up weakly and carried two platefuls of food into the restroom before flushing it down

thought that Abel’s appetite had improved since they were close to finding Emma now. Luca peeked into Abel’s bedroom and found him resting on the bed

started driving toward the airport. It was still more than three hours before Sam’s flight landed, but Luca was feeling restless since Abel had reminded him about Sam just now. He waited

Sam waved at him from

as if he thought better of it. Sam too resisted the urge

Luca,” Sam greeted as soon

Luca grabbed onto Sam’s arm gently as he led her toward the carpark. Sam felt her cheeks heat up

suite. He had not eaten anything but seemed to feel slightly better after having a

Sam greeted politely. She felt a tinge of guilt keeping her real identity a secret in front of Abel

seat,”

fine standing here,” Sam said softly as she

to ask you,” Abel said flatly. “It’s better if you have

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