After a moment of silence, Elias clumsily began to apologize.

"Addie, it’s all my fault. I was wrong. I shouldn’t have gotten involved with another woman. I made Evelyn terminate the pregnancy, and I’ve already sent her away. Please, I’m begging you—can’t you forgive me?"

“I’ll do anything, just don’t leave me!” he pleaded desperately.

But Adele remained calm, her voice steady.

She smiled softly