“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…”

sentence. “Don’t forget your four children! Love

then, huh?” Abel challenged. “Benjamin… No, Benedict, what would you do if anything happens to

looked down at his feet, unable to

Don’t be a hypocrite, Benjamin! Can you really

streamed down Benjamin’s face as

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

can’t say that, Ben! You still have me, and I already belong

Benjamin comforted her, stroking her back. “I’m not saying I’ll leave you. I’ve already promised you marriage,

I do…” Janie sobbed. “I miss Emma too, you know. If anything happened to her, I’ll be crushed too, but

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

Janie looked up at Benjamin. “So your name is Benedict Adelmar? You’re one

children that he took in will change their last name to Adelmar. We’re not his real children, but we do

island is Emma on? Can you

to your guest rooms for now and come back here at nine. I’ll bring you

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