With a loud bang. Abel slammed his fist on the table, his handsome face contorted with anger.
“What’s happening?” Mia asked softly, referring to the phone call they had just received.
“Adam is on a mission to find Emma, his voice rumbled. We’ve set up call forwarding on Emma’s phone, otherwise…
“Otherwise, Emmeline would have been overwhelmed with calls and messages, she understood.
“Yes,” he agreed with a nod. “That’s what worries me. I’m concerned that the news will reach Emma.”
As they discussed this, a knock on the door interrupted their conversation. Abel promptly called out, “Come in!”
The door swung open, and Benjamin entered with confidence. His imposing presence left Mia astonished. “Benjamin York?”
Benjamin furrowed his brows as he looked at her. “Who are you?”
“I’m Mia!” She jumped to her feet, her cheeks turning red. “Have you forgotten me? The girl who fell into the artificial lake at Coastal University, and you performed… CPR…
Recognition suddenly dawned on the man, and he offered a smile. I thought you looked familiar! It’s you!”
“It seems like you didn’t remember me,” her cheeks flushed slightly. “I still have the photo of you leading our military training!
“I’ve been an instructor for several batches, Benjamin explained. “There were so many people, it’s hard to remember.”
“But the girl you saved at the artificial lake, it was me, right?” Mia pouted.
“That’s right!” He chuckled awkwardly. “I didn’t recognize you. By the way, what’s your name?”
“Mia Reyes!” She promptly poured tea for him. “If it weren’t for you saving me that time, 1 might have gone to heaven long ago.”
“That’s in the past, why bring it up?” He smiled.
“But Mr. York is still as handsome as ever!” She beamed. “You’re still the idol of the female students at Coastal University!”
“Hahaha, you really know how to flatter, Benjamin said, removing his wide–brimmed hat and placing it on the corner of the table. “In front of Abel, no man dares to claim to be handsome!”
“Hey, hey, hey!” Abel chimed in. ‘Don’t involve me in your banter when you two meet again after such a long time.”
Benjamin became more serious and turned to Abel. “How is Emma doing?”
“She’s still in the process of recovery,” Abel reported. “And her progress is quite promising.”
That’s good, Benjamin replied with a more relaxed expression.
“Do you have any news about Zahn?‘ Abel inquired.
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