“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.

No, Benedict, what would you do if anything happens

at his feet, unable

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

streamed down Benjamin’s face as he

He was only trying to do the responsible thing as a man, but he was

Ben! You still have me, and I already belong to you.

Benjamin comforted her, stroking her back. “I’m not saying I’ll leave you. I’ve already promised you marriage, but

“I miss Emma too, you know. If anything happened to her, I’ll be crushed too, but you

Luca helping Abel and Janie holding onto Benjamin. Luca prayed to any higher power that was listening to help Mr. Abel and bring Ms. Emma back

at Benjamin. “So your name is Benedict

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 not

Emma on? Can you take me there?” Abel

guest rooms for

slightly choked with emotion.

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