“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.

from Emmeline’s eye with a

happened to catch sight of her tears and asked with concern, “Emmett, why are you

“When you mentioned your woman and child suffering, I felt sorry

marriage,” Abel said, “but she was

Emmeline couldn’t hold back her tears

right in front of you, but I’ve become the most familiar stranger to

back my

Ugh…I feel so sad!

what’s wrong with you?” Abel was startled and quickly pulled

Who upset you?” he asked

sad. Let me cry for a while…sob…” Emmeline snuggled into his arms, sobbing

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

and he could only hold her tightly

surprise at the sight of two grown

haven’t you seen big brother comforting little brother before?” Luca whispered

Precipice, Emmeline settled

and found it filled with clothes that Abel

help but feel

Quincy were

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

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