“I’m just begging you to tell me where Emma is. As long as I can see her, I’m willing to accept any punishment you give me,” Abel pleaded with Robert Adelmar.

“Keep waiting here then!” Robert huffed. “One day, when it suits my mood, perhaps I’ll think about it!”

“Master Adelmar!” Abel called out, but the old man had already stormed out of the door.

Just as Abel let out a defeated sigh, Waylon Adelmar entered the room. “Mr. Adelmar,” Abel greeted although he was visibly in pain.

“My father is acting out only because of how much he is hurting. Please forgive him, Mr. Ryker,” Waylon explained.

“Master Adelmar was more than gracious. I know he’s hurting over Emma, and I could tell he was reigning his anger in. I would’ve let him beat me up willingly because this was all my fault,” Abel said dejectedly.

“It’s good that you understand. We’re Emma’s family after all,” Waylon remarked.

“But how is she? Please, Mr. Adelmar, I’m begging you to let me see her just once,” Abel begged once more.

head. “I’m afraid I cannot promise

Benjamin? Can we see him

leading Abel, Luca and Janie toward the east wing of the manor. They walked through the corridors of the building until they finally reached a tiny

inside the room up these stairs,” Waylon said. “You

much, Mr.

the guest rooms ready,” Waylon said. “But Mr. Ryker, your stomach condition requires immediate treatment or the consequences will be dire,” Waylon added just as he was

won’t receive treatment before I get to see Emma,” Abel said with strong determination in his voice. “You don’t have

Waylon turned

intricate carvings of roses and twines. Janie

but there was no response. Luca was about to reach for the heavy wooden doorknob when the door creaked and opened on its own. Upon entering the room, they found Benjamin

him, almost as if he could not believe his eyes. “Am I dreaming?” he

tugged him by the

your way

Is Emma here?!”

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