Chapter 68

Emma stared at Gabriel in a daze. "Gabriel, do you…" The words "love me" were on the tip of her tongue, but she couldn't bring herself to say them. She wasn't sure if she could handle his answer. Instead, she shifted her gaze away, her eyes flickering slightly. "There's a project at work that requires me to travel. I think I need some time away." Gabriel's eyes darkened, but he didn't stop her. Whatever Emma wanted to do, he'd always support her. In his world, love meant unconditional understanding and patience. He could never bring himself to stop her from doing what she wanted. "Alright." The moment he finished speaking, Gabriel lowered his head and kissed the corner of her lips. Emma let out a soft murmur of protest, but soon, she was completely drawn into his kiss. The warmth of his kiss seemed to drive away the lingering pain in her heart. … The next day, as Emma left for her business trip, Gabriel was about to step out of Amberwood Estates when he noticed Frank's car pa