“I’m just begging you to tell me where Emma is. As long as I can see her, I’m willing to accept any punishment you give me,” Abel pleaded with Robert Adelmar.

“Keep waiting here then!” Robert huffed. “One day, when it suits my mood, perhaps I’ll think about it!”

“Master Adelmar!” Abel called out, but the old man had already stormed out of the door.

Just as Abel let out a defeated sigh, Waylon Adelmar entered the room. “Mr. Adelmar,” Abel greeted although he was visibly in pain.

“My father is acting out only because of how much he is hurting. Please forgive him, Mr. Ryker,” Waylon explained.

“Master Adelmar was more than gracious. I know he’s hurting over Emma, and I could tell he was reigning his anger in. I would’ve let him beat me up willingly because this was all my fault,” Abel said dejectedly.

“It’s good that you understand. We’re Emma’s family after all,” Waylon remarked.

Please, Mr. Adelmar, I’m begging you to let me see her just

his head. “I’m afraid I cannot promise

Can we

he said, before leading Abel, Luca and Janie toward the east wing of the

room up these stairs,” Waylon said. “You

much, Mr. Adelmar,”

you’re done. I’ll get the guest rooms ready,” Waylon said. “But Mr. Ryker, your stomach condition requires immediate treatment or

Abel said with strong determination in his voice. “You don’t have

Waylon turned

the stairs and reached a wooden door with intricate carvings of

the door creaked and opened on its own. Upon entering the room, they found Benjamin right there, dressed in a black silk shirt and black pants, looking like he

not believe his eyes. “Am I dreaming?” he wondered aloud. “I thought I must’ve been

immediately went up to Benjamin and tugged him by the collar. “Ben, where’s Emma?”

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