In the darkness, Abel stood silently next to the large bed, dressed in a black nightgown, his tall and imposing figure casting a shadow.

Emmeline lay curled up under the blanket, her small face turned to the side.

Abel approached slowly, and it seemed like he noticed tears in the corners of her eyes.

He lowered his head, raised a finger, and gently brushed it against her cheek.

His fingertips felt cool and damp.

She had indeed fallen asleep with tears in her eyes.

Abel's heart tightened, "Emma..."

Emmeline stirred slightly, speaking dreamily, "Hubby..."

Abel held his breath.

He prayed that Emmeline wouldn't suddenly open her eyes.

His hellish and demonic appearance would become her nightmare.

One second, two seconds, ten seconds...

Emmeline fell back into a deep

head, kissed her hair, and

following morning, Emmeline woke

dream. In her dream, she saw Abel leaning over the

tears and tucked

Finally, he kissed her.

slumber, his face suddenly transformed from its

up startled, drenched in

become like that, will you?" Emmeline

would not turn into what she saw in her dreams. Besides, Waylon was there to cure him. And if something

Emmeline managed to calm herself down.

the kitchen, preparing breakfast that was now

a bowl of porridge, buns, and a few side dishes. She carried it to the study, where Abel had already finished washing up and was standing by the window, smoking a cigarette. It was a rare sight, as he seldom smoked, but being alone

knocked on the door, her voice gentle.

of her sleeping with tears in her eyes from the previous night flashed through his mind once more. It was almost irresistible, the desire to open the door and embrace his beloved woman in his arms was strong. But the image of himself in that

washing up just now, Abel realized that he was worthy of the

Only his eyes remained clear and piercing, emanating a chilling aura. In this state, not

it there." Abel's voice was low

feeling any better?"

need to ask about me. I'll recover in

at the door, and I'll go

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