“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.

little while? I want to spend some time alone with Emma,”

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 Abel in the room alone with Emma. He brought a chair close to Emma’s bed and sat down as he observed

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 was dead if not for her

of nausea hit him. He put down Emma’s hand gently and rushed to the bathroom

let yourself crumble before she wakes up. You still have to be there for her! Hang in there, you weakling!” he scolded himself before rinsing his mouth and wiping his face with a

outside. “Prepare some soup for me. I’m

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

Abel nodded. “I need to have

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

could cook you some soup. You might not be used

the kitchen. If there’s no ingredients, I can make

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