In the darkness, Abel stood silently next to the large bed, dressed in a black nightgown, his tall and imposing figure casting a shadow.

Emmeline lay curled up under the blanket, her small face turned to the side.

Abel approached slowly, and it seemed like he noticed tears in the corners of her eyes.

He lowered his head, raised a finger, and gently brushed it against her cheek.

His fingertips felt cool and damp.

She had indeed fallen asleep with tears in her eyes.

Abel’s heart tightened, “Emma…”

Emmeline stirred slightly, speaking dreamily, “Hubby…”

Abel held his breath.

He prayed that Emmeline wouldn’t suddenly open her eyes.

His hellish and demonic appearance would become her nightmare.

One second, two seconds, ten seconds…

into a deep sleep,

bowed his head, kissed her hair,

Emmeline woke up.

In her dream, she saw Abel leaning over the

her tears and

he kissed her.

in her slumber, his face suddenly transformed from its handsome and charming appearance into a ferocious ghost–like

in cold sweat from the

that, will you?” Emmeline whispered.

dreams were often reversed. Abel would not turn into what she saw in her dreams. Besides, Waylon was there to cure him. And if

down. She washed up and headed downstairs to make

the kitchen, preparing breakfast that was now laid out on the dining

a bowl of porridge, buns, and a few side dishes. She carried it to the study, where Abel had already finished washing up and was standing by the window, smoking a cigarette. It

Knock!” Emmeline knocked on the door, her voice gentle. “Abel, breakfast is ready.”

Abel’s heart stirred. The image of her sleeping with tears in her eyes from the previous night flashed through his mind once more. It was almost irresistible, the desire to open the door and embrace his beloved woman in his arms was strong. But the image of himself in

up just now, Abel realized that he

face. Only his eyes remained clear and piercing, emanating a

was low and devoid of emotions

you feeling any

to ask about me. I’ll recover in a few days.”

hesitated for a moment before saying, “I left breakfast at the door, and I’ll

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