“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.

fell from Emmeline’s

with

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

wanted to compensate her with marriage,” Abel said, “but she

couldn’t hold back her tears

I’m right in front of you, but I’ve become

my

Ugh…I feel so sad!

with you?” Abel was startled

crying? Who upset you?” he

Let me cry for a while…sob…” Emmeline snuggled into his

you so sad about? It’s okay, Emmett, everything’s fine now,”

Abel’s emotions, and he could only

corridor looked on with surprise at the sight of two grown men

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

Emmeline settled

closet and found it filled with clothes that Abel had bought for her, but which he

help but feel a pang

and Quincy were

baby’s crying and laughter filled

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