“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…”

forget your four children! Love isn’t everything, Abel!”

then, huh?” Abel challenged. “Benjamin… No, Benedict, what

Benjamin looked down at his feet, unable

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

Benjamin’s face

to do the responsible

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

already promised you marriage,

too, but you need to hang in there. I can’t replace

to any higher power that was listening to help Mr. Abel and bring Ms.

something, Janie looked up at Benjamin. “So

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 name to Adelmar. We’re

on? Can you take

Abel’s request for a moment before nodding softly. “Return to your guest rooms for now and come back here at nine.

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