“Emma never regained consciousness,” Benjamin teared up as he spoke. “She was still fighting for her life, so Master Adelmar made a gamble…”

“Emma…” Abel stumbled forward on shaky legs.

Luca immediately stepped forward to support him. “Calm down, Mr. Abel…”

“Abel, you don’t look too good. Are you unwell?” Benjamin asked out of concern.

“My gastroenteritis has worsened,” Abel’s face scrunched up in pain. “But I won’t die so easily. At least, not yet…”

“What do you mean?” Benjamin frowned. “You’re Mr. Abel Ryker, the devil from hell himself! How can you be so weak and pathetic?!”

“I’ll be fine as long as Emma is fine,” Abel chuckled bitterly. “If anything happens to her, I…”

finish his sentence. “Don’t forget your four children!

Benedict, what would you

looked down at his feet, unable

everything? Don’t be a hypocrite, Benjamin! Can

streamed down Benjamin’s face as he choked out,

confirmed her worst fear. His heart only had space for Emmeline despite having slept with her. He was only trying to do the responsible thing as a man, but he was unable to give her what she wanted – true feelings. Still, Janie refused to give up. She rushed over to Benjamin

that, Ben! You still have me, and I already belong to you.

saying I’ll leave you. I’ve already promised you marriage, but I can’t give you love. Do you

happened to her, I’ll be crushed too, but you need to hang in there. I can’t replace Emmeline, but I’ll be right there with you all the

Abel and Janie holding onto Benjamin. Luca prayed to any higher power that was listening to help

“So your name is Benedict Adelmar? You’re

family name, but all of the children that he took in will change their last name to Adelmar. We’re not his real children, but we do serve the family in whatever capacity we

is Emma on? Can you take me

a moment before nodding softly. “Return to your guest rooms for now and come back here

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