“I’ll try my best,” Waylon nodded. “I’m sure you know Father always had a soft spot for you, but you committed a grave mistake this time.”

“I know that. Emma was the apple of Master Adelmar’s eye, and I completely let him down,” Benjamin’s eyes filled with sorrowful regret.

“It’s good that you know that,” Waylon said as he gave Benjamin a gentle pat on the back. “Stay here with Abel for the next few days then. You may continue with your reflection when you return home.”

“Thank you, Waylon,” Benjamin nodded somberly.

Waylon said a few words to the in-house maids before bidding goodbye and leaving the room.

us for a little while? I want to spend some

to argue otherwise, but Janie held him back. “Let them have a momen alone,” she whispered to Benjamin before tugging on his arm. Reluctantly, he followed Janie out of the room. Luca, who was the last to leave, closed the door, leaving

you. You have to overcome this… You have to get better… I’m waiting right here for you,” Abel said forlornly. “It’s our wedding anniversary in less than a month. I’m still eagerly waiting for you to be my bride officially and for us to spend the night together. The children need you too. How will they be happy without you? Em…” Abel carefully placed her tiny lifeless hand in his. He would have thought that she

hand gently

can’t let yourself crumble before she wakes up. You still have to be there for her! Hang in there, you weakling!” he scolded himself

him outside. “Prepare some soup for

rather emotionally. “Mr. Abel, you… want to eat something?” he asked to

to

pleasantly surprised. “It would be a disaster if Ms. Emma wakes up

kitchen downstairs,” Janie added. “I could cook you some soup. You might not be used to the cuisine in this part of

in the kitchen. If there’s no ingredients,

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