“Right,” Abel said. “She’s a single mother, and I don’t want them to suffer.”

“Same here,” Emmeline’s voice caught. “If it were me, I would do the same.”

“I once had a woman,” Abel said ruefully. “She suffered with my child, but I wasn’t there for them. So, taking care of Kendra is, in a way, me making up for my own guilt.”

As soon as he spoke, Emmeline froze. Abel, did he still have feelings for her?

“Mr. Ryker,” Emmeline shook his arm excitedly. “What about that woman of yours? Why isn’t she with you?”

Abel gave a wistful smile. “Let’s not talk about her. It’s all in the past.”

It’s all in the past?

Emmeline’s feet faltered.

The hope that had just risen was extinguished by his words.

Has she become a thing of the past for Abel?

She thought he had brought up the subject because of his feelings for her, but it turned out he was only remembering the past.

tear fell from Emmeline’s eye

asked with concern, “Emmett, why are you crying when everything is

you mentioned your woman and child suffering, I felt sorry

with marriage,” Abel said, “but she

Emmeline couldn’t hold back

you, but I’ve become

me back my man!

Ugh…I feel so sad!

what’s wrong with you?” Abel was startled and

Who upset you?”

for a while…sob…” Emmeline snuggled into his arms, sobbing

about? It’s okay, Emmett, everything’s fine now,” Abel said, trying to comfort her

stirred up Abel’s emotions, and he could only hold

surprise at the sight of two grown men embracing each

you seen big brother

the Precipice, Emmeline settled into

closet and found it filled with clothes that Abel had bought for her, but which

help but feel a

Kendra and Quincy were brought back

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255