Gael arrived at the hospital in the dead of night. As soon as he entered the ward, Emilia threw herself into his arms. Her delicate face rested against his shoulder, and she appeared so vulnerable and helpless.

Any man would find it hard to resist such an embrace, especially when they were old flames. Gael told himself that his feelings for Emilia were purely sympathetic.

Emilia’s voice was choked with sobs: “What should we do, Gael? I really can’t bear to think about losing Ansley. I’ll fa