“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 four children! Love isn’t everything, Abel!” Benjamin snapped at

“Benjamin… No, Benedict,

his feet, unable to

you just say love isn’t everything? Don’t be a hypocrite, Benjamin! Can you

Benjamin’s face

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 and embraced

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

I’ve already promised you marriage,

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

to any

if remembering something, Janie looked up at Benjamin. “So your name is Benedict Adelmar? You’re one of

was adopted by Master Adelmar,” Benjamin explained. “York was my original family name, but all of the children that he took in will change their last

on? Can you take

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

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