“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.

fell from Emmeline’s eye with

of her tears and asked with concern, “Emmett, why are you crying when everything is

Emmeline sniffled. “When you mentioned your woman and child suffering, I felt sorry

wanted to compensate her with marriage,” Abel said, “but she was lost and I couldn’t do anything

Emmeline couldn’t hold

I’m right in front of you, but I’ve become

me back my man! Damn

Ugh…I feel so sad!

you?” Abel was startled and quickly pulled her into his

crying? Who upset you?” he asked

sad. Let me cry for a while…sob…” Emmeline snuggled into his arms, sobbing

Emmett, everything’s fine now,” Abel said, trying to comfort her with gentle

sadness had stirred up Abel’s emotions, and he could only hold her tightly and soothe

looked on with surprise at the sight of two grown

you seen big brother

Emmeline settled into a guest

found it filled with clothes that Abel had bought for her, but which he had removed

couldn’t help but feel a pang

and Quincy were brought back by

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