Chapter 721 Hug Me
ir nodded and expressed her remorse, saying, “I never anticipated that my leaving would result in Emma’s accidents. I’m sorry.”
Benjamin became emotional. His tears welled up as he spoke about Emma, “This is the second time Emma had an accident trying to find you!” He recounted how Emma got into a car accident on the highway the first time she tried to find Janie, “If Emma hadn’t been a skilled race car driver, she would have died!” Janie couldn’t hold back her tears either.
Despite the gravity of the situation, Benjamin tried to keep his composure as he shared that Emma was still missing, and they had no idea where she could be. He expressed his concern and disappointment in Janie, I’m afraid things don’t look good. Janie, this is the cost of leaving without a word!”
Janie exclaimed, “Why do you care about me so much, Emma?”
Benjamin was frustrated and held back his anger as he replied, “Janie, don’t you think it’s selfish of you to say that? You left without a word and made everyone suffer while searching for you. And you wonder why anyone cares about you?”
Feeling helpless, Janie responded, “What could I do in that situation? I was helpless too.”
“You should have communicated with me,” Benjamin reprimanded. “I would have taken responsibility instead of avoiding it!”
Janie didn’t respond, consumed by her regret, wondering if it was worth it.
“Or you could have talked to Emma,” Benjamin continued, blaming her. “Disappearing without a word was a foolish thing to do. You’re not a child anymore, Janie. How could you be so irresponsible?”
Feeling overwhelmed with sadness. Janie could only sob and plead with Benjamin to stop blaming her.
Benjamin didn’t wish to place blame on Janie either. He was at a loss for words, particularly since his heart ached. He was struggling that Janie was carrying his child, yet his beloved Emma was missing because of her. He didn’t know how to deal with this predicament.
Suddenly, Janie got up from her chair and walked towards Benjamin. “When I found out I was pregnant. I panicked. I knew you didn’t love me, and I didn’t want to use the child to tie you down, so L…Janie pleaded. “Benjamin, please don’t blame me anymore. Can you hug me? I’m upset. Benjamin closed his eyes and looked up silently. Then, he opened his arms and embraced her. Janie cried on his shoulder.
“Don’t cry,” Benjamin said hoarsely. “I am the one who caused harm to you and Emma. It should be me who deserves to die… Janie burst into tears, all the self–blame and grievance rushing to her. God knows that night they were together, it wasn’t Benjamin’s initiative. It was she who seduced him. But in a drunken stupor, Benjamin didn’t remember. He only thought that this kind of thing was a man’s responsibility. As Benjamin scolded himself, she felt she had done something absurd that night. To some extent, she was the one who set him up. But now, she didn’t dare to say anything. I’m sorry, I’m sorry, it’s my fault… Janie cried in Benjamin’s arms.
“Alright, it’s okay,” Benjamin consoled her with a gentle voice. “What happened to Emma was not what we wanted, but let’s keep trying to find her.”
Janie cried and said, “I know that Emmeline is the woman you love. If she comes back, it’s fine, but if she doesn’t, you will hate me and never want to see me again, won’t you?”
Benjamin didn’t say anything. He never considered hating Janie, but he knew he couldn’t face her if
Emma never returned.
“I know that Emma is special to you,” Janie said. “I returned to apologize and ask for forgiveness, and I will leave.”
“You just don’t get it!” Benjamin pushed her away. “What’s wrong with you? Are you out of your mind?”
Janie sniffled. I understand. I have no right to stay here.
“Don’t forget that you’re carrying my child. That child is mine!” Benjamin was agitated.
“So what?I never considered not wanting this child! But…” Janie looked up at the man in front of her with teary eyes. “Even if we get married, can you love me? Can you love our child?”
Benjamin remained silent.
