“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…”

he could finish his sentence. “Don’t forget your

challenged. “Benjamin… No, Benedict, what would you do

his feet, unable

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

streamed down Benjamin’s face as he choked out, “I

as Benjamin 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

have me, and I already belong to you. You can’t just leave me…” Janie

Benjamin comforted her, stroking her back. “I’m not saying I’ll leave you. I’ve already promised you marriage, but I can’t give you love. Do you understand how

to her, I’ll be crushed too, but you need to hang in there. I can’t

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

Janie looked up at Benjamin. “So

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

which island is Emma on? Can you take

a moment before nodding softly. “Return to your guest rooms for now and come back here at nine. I’ll bring you to

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