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.”

Abel raised an eyebrow. “Worry what? Sounds

you went to Adelmar Island to look for me?” Emmeline wiped at her

course, I do. I didn’t lose

was on the brink of death, how did you feel? Were you worried for me?”

nodded slowly. “Yes, I was. I didn’t want

sick yourself and refused treatment from Waylon,

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

insisted on being with me. Isn’t that proof that you love

was silent for a moment as he regarded Emmeline’s words before he shook his head. “But I

ask you…” Emmeline’s eyes were dark and intense as she stared at

don’t

you finally received treatment and got better, you just packed up your bags and

I just… didn’t feel any urge or longing to look for you or check on you anymore, so I decided

you think your actions are in total conflict before and after you received treatment? You were initially so worried about me, but you seemed

I just managed to let go…” Abel

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