Emmeline’s eyes welled up with tears as soon as she heard what Abel said. “That’s what I said. If I hadn’t resorted to these tricks, I wouldn’t be able to get close to you…” she said dejectedly.

“It’s such a pity though…” Abel said as he pinched her dainty chin lightly. “…that I still don’t want to see you even when you resort to such tricks.”

“But you met Emmett, and you liked him!” Emmeline argued. “So, my plan worked!”

“You would’ve had to come clean sooner or later,” Abel’s voice was cold and distant. “You’re a despicable conman!”

“Abel… how could you say that about me?” Emmeline cried. “Do you really not love me anymore?”

“Did I ever love you?” Abel narrowed his eyes on her. “Why don’t I remember it then?”

“That’s because Waylon forced you to take Worryfree!” Emmeline said. “You were forced to erase your feelings for me.”

“What did you say?” Abel raised an eyebrow. “Worry what? Sounds like something Benjamin had mentioned to me before.”

“Do you remember when you went to Adelmar Island to look for me?” Emmeline wiped at her tears as she recalled those memories.

course, I do. I didn’t lose my memories,” Abel said

how did you feel? Were you worried for me?”

I didn’t want you to die since you weren’t a bad

kept waiting on me despite being sick yourself and refused

“My stomach was bleeding out and my life was in danger too, but I was indeed

insisted on being with me. Isn’t that proof

he shook his head. “But

Emmeline’s eyes were dark and intense as she stared at Abel. “Why did

I don’t know,”

you just packed up your bags and left the island without

look for you

conflict before and after you received treatment? You were initially so worried about me, but you seemed to have completely forgotten about me afterward…” Emmeline tried to point out the inconsistencies

should I know? Perhaps I just managed to let go…” Abel

people don’t just “let go” all of a sudden!” Emmeline grew frustrated. “It’s because Waylon gave you Worryfree to erase all your feelings toward me. That’s the only reason why you

are you trying to bluff?” Abel snapped. “You’re saying there’s

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