Chapter1426IDon’tWantToBeSeparatedFromYou


    Abel hesitated momentarily, then sighed. “Maybe it’s not as bad as you imagine.”


    “But… Emmeline’s voice wavered. “I’ve already promised Mom; I can’t break it now!”


    He furrowed his brow, contemting the situation. “You might be right. If we can ease the burden on


    Aunt Kimberly’s heart, it could help with her depression.”


    She said, “It seems like Mom has been hurt before. Has something happened to her in the past?


    Abel gently cupped her face, reassuring her, “That’s not something you need to worry about, and it’s


    certainly not your fault. Don’t dwell on it. As he touched her face, he realized she was running a fever.


    Concerned, he eximed. “Emma, you’re running a fever! I should take you to the hospital!


    Emmeline clutched his hand, her eyes welling up with tears. “No! I don’t want to go anywhere. I want to


    return to thepany’s dormitory. I just want you with me.”


    He tried to reason with her, saying, “But you have a fever.”


    Tears streamed down her face as she admitted. “I don’t want to be separated from you, even if it’s just


    for a second.”


    He held her close, nting a tender kiss on her forehead. “There’s no need to worry, babe. Listen to


    me. We’ll go to the hospital, and I’ll stay by your side.”


    In the hospital’s emergency department, the doctor noted Emmeline’s temperature had reached 103.1


    F. prompting the immediate administration of emergency intravenous treatment. She remained in the


    hospital for three days.


    Maxwell and Kimberly visited their daughter, and Kimberly appeared to be in better spirits. Despite her


    concerns for her daughter, her emotions remained stable, and her speech was coherent.


    Emmeline contemted whether sacrificing herself would somehow improve her mother’s condition.


    Meanwhile, Abel continued to shuttle between the hospital and thepany. After itsunch, the first


    batch of orders for Ryker Group had entered production. At thepany, he would change into work.


    attire and meticulously oversee every aspect of the production line. The quality of the prodicts was


    paramount for thepany’s growth, leaving no room for neglect.


    He would return to the hospital at night, resting on the couch in Emmeline’s ward. His appearance grew


    gaunt, but his resolve andposure only strengthened, radiating an authoritative presence.


    One afternoon, as he emerged from the workshop, na approached him.


    “Abel, why don’t I care for Emma at the hospital, and you can rest in the dormitory?” she suggested.


    “No, he replied in a distant and indifferent tone. “Emma might get scared if she doesn’t see me!”


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    na was left speechless and felt a tinge of bitterness in her heart but persisted, saying, “You look


    exhausted. You really should take a break.


    Ignoring her, he donned white quality inspection gloves and headed toward the parking lot. His


    determined and haughty figure held her gaze, a mix of love, desire, and a trace of resentment in her


    eyes.


    After arriving at the hospital ward, Abel noticed Emmeline was impably dressed and sitting on the


    edge of the bed. The bed sheets were even neatly folded.


    “Emma?” he inquired, puzzled. “What’s going on?”


    “I’vepleted the discharge procedures,” she said with a flutter of her longshes. “Tonight, we’ll


    return to ourpany’s dormitory.”


    “You’re not fully recovered yet,” he expressed concern. “Please, lie down and rest,”


    I’m fine!” she insisted. “If we keep dying. I’ll only hold you back.”


    “Don’t be stubborn. Lie back down.” Abel reached out to gently guide her onto the bed.


    Emmeline threw herself into his arms, her voice quivering. “Please, let me be discharged. You’ve been


    working tirelessly!”


    He held her for a moment, contemting his response. “Alright.”


    “Promise me you’ll let me be discharged. Emmeline’s tears streamed down. “Otherwise, I won’t cat


    anything!”


    He cupped her face, her determination evident in her gaze. Knowing he couldn’t resist her, he kissed


    her forehead and nodded.


    In the car, Emmeline called Tony to inquire about the progress of the World Trade Building project.


    “It’s nearlyplete. Tony reported. “Several suppliers have already approached us for coboration to


    establish their brand images.”


    “Don’t forget, I’m a supplier, too. She chuckled. Td like to handle the brand decoration.”


    “I haven’t forgotten.” Heughed. “But, Ms. Emmeline, you must provide me with the design renderings.


    As for the decoration cost, we ll take care of it!”


    “I won’t take advantage of you.” Emmeline smiled. “Whatever the cost, I’ll cover it.”


    “But, Emma Tony continued, “When will you join my team?”


    “Is there something you need?” she asked.


    “First, I’ll give you an invitation,” he said. “Second, Janie and I are discussing getting married, and we


    want you to be the bridesmaid. Does that count as something?”


    “That’s wonderful news, but shouldn’t I give you a cash envelope for your wedding? Emmeline


    laughed.. “How did this get purned around?”