“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.

Emmeline’s eye with

sight of her tears and asked with

you mentioned your woman and

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

hold back her tears

front of you, but I’ve

me back my

Ugh…I feel so sad!

you?” Abel was startled and quickly pulled

are you crying? Who upset you?” he

cry for a

about? It’s okay, Emmett, everything’s fine now,” Abel said, trying to

he could

the corridor looked on with surprise at

brother comforting little brother before?”

Precipice, Emmeline settled into a guest

filled with clothes that Abel had bought for her,

feel a pang

were brought back

sound of the little baby’s crying and laughter filled the villa, making the atmosphere much

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