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.”

“Worry what? Sounds like something Benjamin had mentioned to me

you remember when you went to Adelmar Island to look for me?” Emmeline

course, I do. I didn’t

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

slowly. “Yes, I was. I didn’t want you to die since you weren’t a bad

me despite being sick yourself and refused treatment from

was bleeding out and my life was in danger too, but I was indeed

insisted on being with me.

he shook his head. “But I

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

don’t know,” Abel

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

were initially so worried about me, but

I just

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