“Emma never regained consciousness,” Benjamin teared up as he spoke. “She was still fighting for her life, so Master Adelmar made a gamble…”

“Emma…” Abel stumbled forward on shaky legs.

Luca immediately stepped forward to support him. “Calm down, Mr. Abel…”

“Abel, you don’t look too good. Are you unwell?” Benjamin asked out of concern.

“My gastroenteritis has worsened,” Abel’s face scrunched up in pain. “But I won’t die so easily. At least, not yet…”

“What do you mean?” Benjamin frowned. “You’re Mr. Abel Ryker, the devil from hell himself! How can you be so weak and pathetic?!”

“I’ll be fine as long as Emma is fine,” Abel chuckled bitterly. “If anything happens to her, I…”

Benjamin interrupted Abel before he could finish his sentence. “Don’t forget your four children! Love isn’t everything, Abel!” Benjamin snapped at him.

“What about you then, huh?” Abel challenged. “Benjamin… No, Benedict, what would you do if anything happens to Emma?”

looked down at his feet, unable to

Don’t be a hypocrite, Benjamin! Can you

Benjamin’s face as he choked

her worst fear. His heart only had space for Emmeline despite having slept with her. He was only trying to do the responsible thing as a man, but he was unable to give her what she

have me, and I already belong to you. You can’t just leave me…”

Benjamin comforted her, stroking her back. “I’m not saying I’ll leave you. I’ve already promised you

you know. If anything happened to her, I’ll be crushed too, but you need to hang in there. I can’t replace Emmeline, but

holding onto Benjamin. Luca prayed to any higher power that was listening to help

something, Janie looked up at Benjamin. “So your

was adopted by Master Adelmar,” Benjamin explained. “York was my original family name, but all of the children that he took in will change their last name to Adelmar. We’re not his real

Can you take

guest rooms

great!” Abel exclaimed, slightly choked with emotion. “We’ll come back at

the lounge only to find several maids waiting to bring them to their guest rooms. Together with the four bodyguards they brought along, Abel’s entourage took

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