Chapter 149 Chapter 149 Hugging You to Sleep You werent paying attention when you were showering? What was on your mind? … Emmeline stared at his bare chest. I wouldnt have slipped and fallen if I werent thinking of licking your bare chest clean! Ill get some ointment for you. Abel went to the chest of drawers and found some ointment. He got her to lie on her stomach and gently applied the ointment to the bruise. He applied ointment on her elbows, back, and waist as well. Emmeline buried her head in the blanket. She was too embarrassed to look at him. However, it was too painful, and she could only lie there while Abel helped her. Abel breathed a sigh of relief when it was done. He caught a glance of Emmelines snow-white skin and enchanting figure. His eyes widened suddenly. This scene looks familiar! Ive seen this figure five years ago at the hotel! Its that young woman! Abel suddenly stood up, and the hallucination was gone. That young woman is Alana. Our son is already four years old. How am I going to sleep tonight? Emmeline was sobbing in the blanket. I cant lie down. It hurts so bad. Dont worry. Ill accompany you. We dont have to sleep if we dont want to, Abel said. Its not even midnight yet, and Im already very sleepy. Ill hug you to sleep then, Abel said. You wont have to put pressure on your back. I wont agree to that! Emmeline exclaimed. Youre trying to take advantage of me! Fine, whatever suits you. noveldrama Emmeline tried hard not to move, though her back was killing her. She soon fell asleep, though there was a stray tear in the corner of her eye. She began to moan in her sleep from the pain. Abel carefully picked her up and wrapped her with a blanket. Emmeline stopped moaning. She curled up in his chest. The tear on her eyelashes fell onto Abels chest. The next morning, before Emmeline woke up, Abel applied ointment on her bruises once more. The bruises were fading after a nights rest. Emmeline did not wake up. That probably meant it did not hurt as much anymore. Abel picked a white shirt from his closet and helped her put it on. She would be embarrassed if she woke up and found herself still naked. After that, Abel thought it was still early. He lay on the bed and thought of sleeping a little longer. Usually, at this hour, he would be jogging or working out, but he was not sure when he would be freed. Emmeline flipped around and rested her head on his chest. Abel gazed at her indulgently. He hugged her gently and closed his eyes. Some time later… Beep! The lockdown was lifted, and the security system was operational once more. Alana entered through the door in her wheelchair, assisted by Quentin. Abel was not present at the hospital since yesterday, and he did not answer her calls. Alana did not know what he was doing, and she was getting worried. She was afraid that Abel might change his mind and neglect her. According to Adam, Abel was at the Precipice, so she got Quentin to bring her there. On the second floor, Alana noticed a crowd gathered in front of the master bedroom. It was the first time she had been to the Precipice, though she could guess that the room was where Abel was. Whats going on? Alana asked Luca gently. Luca turned his head and noticed Alana beside him. Who let you in? he blurted. Why cant I come here? Alana said sullenly. One of the janitors said, Mr. Elsher, she said shes Mr. Rykers fiancée, so I opened the gate for her. Luca waved his hand. Now that youre here, I cant possibly ask you to leave. Whats happening? Why are you all crowded in front of Abels room? Alana asked. The security system broke down yesterday. Ryker is locked inside, Luca answered. How long has he been inside? Alana asked, feeling slightly comforted. Since yesterday evening, Luca answered. Where has he been the whole day then? Alana was worried again.