The next day, Emmeline received initial treatment at the Wyatt Traditional Healing Center, with Brandon serving as her attending physician.
After completing all the admission procedures, Abel returned to the 11th–floor ward. Upon opening the door, he saw Mia by the bedside, engaged in a pleasant conversation with Emmeline. The two girls seemed to be surprisingly enjoying their conversation. Although Emmeline didn’t speak, her face was filled with a radiant smile. Witnessing her long–lost bright smile, he felt the urge to cry. This woman, whom he had loved deeply in his life, had endured so much pain because of him.
A week later, Emmeline’s condition improved, and he returned to Altney. Back at the Ryker Group company, he went straight into his office.
“Mr. Ryker,” Lorren entered the office. “The fire department and police department have investigated our fire accident.”
“What’s the conclusion?” Abel flipped through the files on his desk.
“It is preliminarily determined that a loose wire end caused a spark, igniting the safety equipment on the storage rack.”
Abel raised his head from the files. “Would an experienced electrician make such a rookie mistake? It can’t be that simple.”
“The electricians have already given their statements,” Lorren said. “They also mentioned that our company’s wiring has been rectified, and there are no hidden dangers.
“Then, where are the fire extinguishers?” Abel asked. “They were nowhere to be found on the day of the accident!”
“That day was the big cleaning day.” Lorren explained. “All the fire extinguishers were gathered in the restroom for cleaning and hadn’t been returned!”
“Who said that?”
“The warehouse supervisor on duty that day,” Lorren responded. “Perry Noel and Alana.”
“Alana?” Abel furrowed his brow.
After finishing his work, Abel returned to the company’s backyard. He noticed that Emmeline’s Ford Focus was missing, so he quickly called the security department. The security department informed him that Zahn had taken the car
Abel immediately dialed Zahn’s phone number. It rang for a long time before Zahn finally answered.
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