Emmeline’s eyes welled up with tears as soon as she heard what Abel said. “That’s what I said. If I hadn’t resorted to these tricks, I wouldn’t be able to get close to you…” she said dejectedly.

“It’s such a pity though…” Abel said as he pinched her dainty chin lightly. “…that I still don’t want to see you even when you resort to such tricks.”

“But you met Emmett, and you liked him!” Emmeline argued. “So, my plan worked!”

“You would’ve had to come clean sooner or later,” Abel’s voice was cold and distant. “You’re a despicable conman!”

“Abel… how could you say that about me?” Emmeline cried. “Do you really not love me anymore?”

“Did I ever love you?” Abel narrowed his eyes on her. “Why don’t I remember it then?”

“That’s because Waylon forced you to take Worryfree!” Emmeline said. “You were forced to erase your feelings for me.”

“What did you say?” Abel raised an eyebrow. “Worry what? Sounds like something Benjamin had mentioned to me before.”

“Do you remember when you went to Adelmar Island to look for me?” Emmeline wiped at her tears as she recalled those memories.

I didn’t lose my memories,” Abel said

death, how did

nodded slowly. “Yes, I was. I didn’t want you to die

waiting on me despite being sick yourself and refused treatment from Waylon,

moment. “My stomach was bleeding out and my life was

state, but you still insisted on being with me. Isn’t that proof that you love me?” Emmeline

silent for a moment as he regarded Emmeline’s words before he shook his head. “But I don’t have any romantic feelings toward you

Emmeline’s eyes were dark and intense as she

don’t know,” Abel

just packed up your bags and left the island without

to look for you or check on you anymore, so I decided to leave,” Abel said

actions are in total conflict before and after you received treatment? You were initially so worried about me, but

I know? Perhaps I just managed to let go…” Abel

That’s the only reason why you finally accepted treatment and why we ended up like this. You didn’t intend to forget about me, Abel.

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