“Right,” Abel said. “She’s a single mother, and I don’t want them to suffer.”

“Same here,” Emmeline’s voice caught. “If it were me, I would do the same.”

“I once had a woman,” Abel said ruefully. “She suffered with my child, but I wasn’t there for them. So, taking care of Kendra is, in a way, me making up for my own guilt.”

As soon as he spoke, Emmeline froze. Abel, did he still have feelings for her?

“Mr. Ryker,” Emmeline shook his arm excitedly. “What about that woman of yours? Why isn’t she with you?”

Abel gave a wistful smile. “Let’s not talk about her. It’s all in the past.”

It’s all in the past?

Emmeline’s feet faltered.

The hope that had just risen was extinguished by his words.

Has she become a thing of the past for Abel?

because of his feelings for her, but it turned out

tear fell from Emmeline’s eye with a soft

tears and asked with concern, “Emmett, why are you crying when everything is

mentioned your woman and child suffering, I felt sorry for

her with marriage,” Abel said, “but she was lost and

couldn’t hold back her

you, but

my man! Damn you,

Ugh…I feel so sad!

what’s wrong with you?” Abel was startled and quickly pulled her into his

are you crying? Who upset you?”

so sad. Let me cry for a while…sob…” Emmeline snuggled into his arms, sobbing

are you so sad about? It’s okay, Emmett, everything’s fine now,” Abel said,

sadness had stirred up Abel’s emotions, and he

corridor looked on with surprise at the sight

brother comforting little brother before?” Luca whispered

Emmeline settled into

the closet and found it filled with clothes that Abel had bought for her, but

feel a pang

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