Chapter 721 Hug Me ir nodded and expressed her remorse, saying, âI never anticipated that my leaving would result in Emmaâs accidents. Iâm sorry.â
Benjamin became emotional. His tears welled up as he spoke about Emma, âThis is the second time Emma had an accident trying to find you!â He recounted how Emma got into a car accident on the highway the first time she tried to find Janie, âIf Emma hadnât been a skilled race car driver, she would have died!â Janie couldnât 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, Iâm afraid things donât look good. Janie, this is the cost of leaving without a word!â
Janie exclaimed, âWhy do you care about me so much, Emma?â
Benjamin was frustrated and held back his anger as he replied, âJanie, donât you think itâs 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?â
Feeling helpless, Janie responded, âWhat could I do in that situation? I was helpless too.â
âYou should have communicated with me,â Benjamin reprimanded. âI would have taken responsibility instead of avoiding it!â
Janie didnât respond, consumed by her regret, wondering if it was worth it.
âOr you could have talked to Emma,â Benjamin continued, blaming her. âDisappearing without a word was a foolish thing to do. Youâre not a child anymore, Janie. How could you be so irresponsible?â
Feeling overwhelmed with sadness. Janie could only sob and plead with Benjamin to stop blaming her.
Benjamin didnât 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 didnât know how to deal with this predicament.
Suddenly, Janie got up from her chair and walked towards Benjamin. âWhen I found out I was pregnant. I panicked. I knew you didnât love me, and I didnât want to use the child to tie you down, so Lâ¦Janie pleaded. âBenjamin, please donât blame me anymore. Can you hug me? Iâm upset. Benjamin closed his eyes and looked up silently. Then, he opened his arms and embraced her. Janie cried on his shoulder.
âDonât cry,â Benjamin said hoarsely. âI am the one who caused harm to you and Emma. It should be me who deserves to die⦠Janie burst into tears, all the selfâblame and grievance rushing to her. God knows that night they were together, it wasnât Benjaminâs initiative. It was she who seduced him. But in a drunken stupor, Benjamin didnât remember. He only thought that this kind of thing was a manâs 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 didnât dare to say anything. Iâm sorry, Iâm sorry, itâs my fault⦠Janie cried in Benjaminâs arms.
âAlright, itâs okay,â Benjamin consoled her with a gentle voice. âWhat happened to Emma was not what we wanted, but letâs keep trying to find her.â
Janie cried and said, âI know that Emmeline is the woman you love. If she comes back, itâs fine, but if she doesnât, you will hate me and never want to see me again, wonât you?â
Benjamin didnât say anything. He never considered hating Janie, but he knew he couldnât face her if Emma never returned.
âI know that Emma is special to you,â Janie said. âI returned to apologize and ask for forgiveness, and I will leave.â
âYou just donât get it!â Benjamin pushed her away. âWhatâs wrong with you? Are you out of your mind?â
Janie sniffled. I understand. I have no right to stay here.
âDonât forget that youâre carrying my child. That child is mine!â Benjamin was agitated.
âSo what?I never considered not wanting this child! Butâ¦â Janie looked up at the man in front of her with teary eyes. âEven if we get married, can you love me? Can you love our child?â
Benjamin remained silent.