“Come on, eat up, eat up,” Abel coaxed, holding her upright and spooning food into her mouth.

By the end of the meal, Emmeline was satiated and comfortably cradled in Abel’s lap.

But even after that, she was still too embarrassed to leave the room.

Her mouth and face were marked by the evidence of Abel’s “attack”.

She couldn’t bear the thought of being seen by anyone after what Abel had done to her.

The thought of their gossiping about her nonstop made Emmeline cringe, so Abel made his way downstairs alone.

An hour later, Abel and Luca emerged from the coffee shop with Emmeline’s birth certificate in hand.

He had successfully enrolled all three children, including Timothy, in the same daycare.

When they returned to the villa, it was already evening, and Emmeline was still sequestered in her bedroom.

Abel removed his suit jacket and cupped her face in his hands, planting gentle kisses on her face, which was covered in hickeys and bruises.

rough with her and promised himself to

like that of a

couldn’t help but worry about hurting

pouted. “You made my

laughed, his eyes sparkling with love

“if the kids are going to stay

Abel said, picking her up and holding her on his lap. “Not just their rooms, but also your personal items and clothing. We’ll

face…” Emmeline pouted

to do anything today,” Abel

buy whatever you like, for you and the

added. “They live here and

already given them money,” Abel said. “They can buy whatever they

Emmeline nodded. “You really

a bank

“What for?” Emmeline asked.

charge. You’re

money too,” Emmeline said, immediately regretting her

money, and it was true. But Abel might think it was just the money she earned

call money?” Abel remarked. “You don’t need to work so hard, otherwise, what’s the point of

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