“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

challenged. “Benjamin… No, Benedict,

looked down at his feet, unable to

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

streamed down Benjamin’s face as he choked

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

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

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 I feel

know. If anything happened to her, I’ll be crushed too,

Luca prayed to any higher power that was listening to help Mr. Abel

remembering something, Janie looked up at Benjamin. “So your name is Benedict Adelmar?

original 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

which island is Emma on? Can you take me there?” Abel

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

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