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…

back into a

her

following morning, Emmeline

the night, she had a dream. In her dream, she saw Abel leaning

her tears and tucked her in.

kissed her.

suddenly transformed from its handsome and charming appearance into a ferocious ghost–like visage.

in cold sweat

like 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.

these thoughts, Emmeline managed to calm herself down. She washed up and headed downstairs

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

where Abel had already finished washing up and was standing by the window, smoking a cigarette. It was a rare sight, as he seldom smoked, but being

door, her voice gentle. “Abel, breakfast is ready.”

was almost irresistible, the desire to open the door and embrace his beloved woman in his arms was strong. But

he was worthy of the title “devil

wore a black bathrobe stained with blood, both on his body and face. Only his eyes remained clear and piercing, emanating a chilling aura. In this state, not even Emmeline would be able to bear witness it

was low and devoid of emotions as he replied.

you feeling any

about me. I’ll recover in a

for a moment before saying, “I left breakfast at the door,

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