“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…”

Benjamin interrupted Abel before he could finish his sentence. “Don’t forget your four children! Love isn’t everything, Abel!” Benjamin snapped at him.

about you then, huh?” Abel challenged. “Benjamin… No, Benedict, what would you do

at his feet, unable to answer

isn’t everything? Don’t be a

streamed down Benjamin’s face as he

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.

and I already

leave you. I’ve already promised you marriage, but

her, I’ll be crushed too, but you

group left the room, with Luca helping Abel and Janie holding onto Benjamin. Luca prayed to any higher

“So your name is Benedict

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 not his real children, but we

is Emma on? Can you take

for a moment before nodding softly. “Return to your guest rooms for now

Abel exclaimed, slightly choked with emotion.

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