In the darkness, Abel stood silently next to the large bed, dressed in a black nightgown, his tall and imposing figure casting a shadow.

Emmeline lay curled up under the blanket, her small face turned to the side.

Abel approached slowly, and it seemed like he noticed tears in the corners of her eyes.

He lowered his head, raised a finger, and gently brushed it against her cheek.

His fingertips felt cool and damp.

She had indeed fallen asleep with tears in her eyes.

Abel's heart tightened, "Emma..."

Emmeline stirred slightly, speaking dreamily, "Hubby..."

Abel held his breath.

He prayed that Emmeline wouldn't suddenly open her eyes.

His hellish and demonic appearance would become her nightmare.

One second, two seconds, ten seconds...

into a deep sleep,

his head, kissed her

following morning, Emmeline woke

night, she had a dream. In her dream, she saw Abel leaning over

wiped away her tears

Finally, he kissed her.

in her slumber, his face suddenly transformed from its handsome and charming appearance into a

up startled, drenched in cold sweat from

won't become like that, will

into what she saw in her dreams. Besides, Waylon was there

to calm herself down. She washed

Waylon and Kendra were already busy in the kitchen, preparing

bowl of porridge, buns, and a few side dishes. She carried it to the study, where Abel had already finished washing up and was standing by the window, smoking a cigarette. It was a rare sight, as he seldom smoked,

knocked on the door, her voice gentle. "Abel, breakfast

flashed through his mind once more. It was almost irresistible, the desire to open the door and embrace his beloved woman in his arms was strong. But the image of himself in that terrifying

realized that he was worthy of

and face. Only his eyes remained clear and piercing, emanating a chilling aura. In this state, not even Emmeline would be

there." Abel's voice was low and devoid of emotions as

are you feeling any

to ask about me. I'll recover

moment before saying, "I left breakfast at the door, and I'll go to the Ryker

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