Luca leaned in for a closer look. “Emmett” was still wrapped up in blankets, snuggled in Abel’s arms.

Now it was Luca’s turn to be dumbfounded.

He approached, staring at the pair as if he didn’t recognize his own boss.

“Mr. Abel, what’s going on…” Luca began to ask.

Abel furrowed his brow and turned his head, unsure of how to respond.

He didn’t know how to explain the situation to Luca.

Last night, Abel had held “Emmett” in his arms as they slept, and it felt amazing. He inexplicably felt at ease and content. He slept soundly and sweetly, even in his dreams.

So what was the big deal?

“Mr. Abel,” Evelyn approached and took hold of Abel’s arm, speaking softly. “Just apologize to Auntie so she can have peace of mind.”

“There’s nothing to apologize for,” Abel shrugged her off and spoke coldly. “I just love Emmett, so what?”

felt her vision darken and her body

admitted it himself,

tried to support his mother, but she pushed him

“I’ve lived half my life and never imagined my

must be joking. How could you like

just suddenly found myself drawn to this little guy. I

was speechless and rolled her eyes in

quickly went

also supported

a deep breath. “If you still recognize me as

Abel remained silent.

think he did anything wrong. He

between them, so what was

“Auntie is so

was afraid that Rosaline would have a heart attack. “You should go

wanting his mother to get into

spoke in a soft voice, “Little kid, don’t

rest assured,” Emmeline obediently nodded her

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