Emma was blaming herself, suffering from her own faults, while Charles was taking the blame to himself just to make her feel better. Thinking about it, it made it only worse for Emma. Could this man be any more perfect? He was reluctant to see her sad, no matter what, and did everything not to hurt her. She also knew Charles didn't love her as a woman anymore but was thinking of her as his sister he needed to take care of.

Feeling defeated, she sobbed. "Brother, is there anyone in the ...