Emmeline’s eyes welled up with tears as soon as she heard what Abel said. “That’s what I said. If I hadn’t resorted to these tricks, I wouldn’t be able to get close to you…” she said dejectedly.

“It’s such a pity though…” Abel said as he pinched her dainty chin lightly. “…that I still don’t want to see you even when you resort to such tricks.”

“But you met Emmett, and you liked him!” Emmeline argued. “So, my plan worked!”

“You would’ve had to come clean sooner or later,” Abel’s voice was cold and distant. “You’re a despicable conman!”

“Abel… how could you say that about me?” Emmeline cried. “Do you really not love me anymore?”

“Did I ever love you?” Abel narrowed his eyes on her. “Why don’t I remember it then?”

“That’s because Waylon forced you to take Worryfree!” Emmeline said. “You were forced to erase your feelings for me.”

what? Sounds like something

to Adelmar Island to look for me?” Emmeline wiped at her tears as

didn’t lose

on the brink of death, how did you feel?

was. I didn’t want you to die since you weren’t a

sick yourself and refused treatment from Waylon, correct?”

recalling that moment. “My stomach was bleeding out and my life was in danger

being with me. Isn’t that proof that you love me?”

he shook his head. “But I

dark and intense as she stared at Abel. “Why did you eventually

I don’t

up your bags and left the island without checking on me,”

I just… didn’t feel any urge or longing to look for you or check

were initially so worried about me,

know? Perhaps I just

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