Emmeline sat in Benjaminâs Bentley. Her body was trembling as Benjamin removed his coat and draped her with it before encircling her in his arms.
âEverything is behind us, Emma. Youâre fine now.â
He kissed Emmelineâs soft hair on top of her head.
The only places I could kiss Emmeline are probably here or on her forehead. The opportunities for me to kiss her forehead are so rare that they could be ignored.
Even if I tried to give her a brotherly blessing by kissing her forehead, Emmeline would dodge it. She not only avoided it but also reprimanded me. She would also kick and hit me, but every time it happened, I felt happy inside.
Benjamin felt bitter this time around. He could see that she was hurt and that her heart was broken.
She must have observed Abel and Alana engaged in some activity.
If I tried to defend Abel at this point, Emmeline wouldnât accept it. Instead, she would become upset, believing Iâm supporting Abel. She would think that it had only been a few days, but I had betrayed her and âsidedâ with Abel.
Although he had as much faith in Abel as he did in himself. Since Benjamin was well aware of Emmelineâs psychological makeup, he had to console her rather than stand up for Abel.
Benjamin whispered gently, âWeâre going home now. Itâs all in the past. Iâll be with you, along with the kids, Daisy, and Sam. We are a family, Emma, so donât be sad. You still have us.â
Emmeline squirmed in his arms and said, âHmm.â
Thatâs right, Daisy, Sam, the kids, Benjamin, and I are a family. We all came together from Adelmar Island in ReykjavÃk to Struyria. Benjamin arrived two or three years earlier than me.
Emmeline sniffed and said, âItâs all in the past; Iâm not sad anymore.â
Benjamin patted her and said, âWeâll be at the cafe shortly. I would have taken you back to Glenbrook if I hadnât been worried that you might need the antidote. The kids are doing great there.â
Emmeline wiped her tears and said, âLetâs pick them up. Now would be a good time for them to go to kindergarten.â
Benjamin replied, âAlright. Iâll send some bodyguards your way to keep you all safe.â
Emmeline said, âTwo is enough. A large number of them would make us a bigger target. Daisy and Sam are also here with us. My body will recover in a couple of days.â
Benjamin kissed her hair again and concurred, âAlright. Iâll comply with Ms. Louiseâs order.â
âI need to buy a new phone, so you should make a U-turn right away.â
Benjamin remembered that Emmelineâs phone had been thrown into Swan Lake. Neither he nor Abel had the time to look for Naturally, there was no need to search for it. They should look for her instead of wasting time looking for her phone. They always had the option to buy a new phone and get a new SIM card, but if something happened to her, there would be no making up for it.
âLetâs go and buy you a phone.â
Benjamin instructed the driver to turn around.
Soon the Bentley made its way to the city. Benjamin picked out a limited-edition phone worth over 30,000 dollars for Emmeline in the store. However, Emmeline chose one that was just over 3,000 dollars. Mr. Benjamin knew she did not want to show off, so he went along with her..
Emmeline obtained a new SIM card from the carrier service center located inside the store. Eric Carr, Benjaminâs personal assistant, personally delivered the ID cards since they were required.
Once everything was set up, they went back to the cafe. It was already noon.
Emmeline said to Benjamin, âYou should go pick up the kids. I miss them too. I havenât seen them in days.â
Benjamin asked, âShouldnât you make the antidote? When the kids return, you wonât be able to care for them because of how frail you appear to be right now.â
Emmeline said, âIt wonât be a problém. I can cook for the kids first.â
Benjamin was a little worried, and he said, âBut your strengthâ¦â
Emmeline laughed, âHow much strength did I need to cook? Iâm not butchering a cow.â
âOkay then, but you must be careful not to overdo it,â Benjamin said, looking pitifully at her.
âHmm, I know,â Emmeline nodded.
I always felt comfortable.around this classy and refined man.