“I never intended to hurt Adrien,” Emmeline said. “If he really is the father of the triplets, I would have been engaged to him by now and eventually married. But who would have known that it was all part of Alana’s scheme?”

“It’s not too late to realize it now,” Julianna said. “It’s better to avoid marrying Adrien and having three children that are not his. We don’t want to raise someone else’s grandchildren, do we?”

“You’re right, Aunt Julianna,” Abel said. “It’s better to clear the air now and avoid any resentment between us.”

“What makes me sad is that,” Julianna sobbed, “I was so angry that I got a heart attack. Adrien is always at the Imperial Palace, indulging in wine and women. He doesn’t even come home anymore. Why did I have to raise such a troublesome son?”

Emmeline lowered her head, feeling somewhat guilty even though it was Adrien’s own fault.

She couldn’t help but wonder what would have happened if she had married him and he turned out to be the triplets’ daddy.

Emmeline couldn’t help but wonder if Adrien would really change for the better or if he would just fall back into his old habits within two years.

The thought made her break out in a cold sweat.

“Emmeline,” Julianna said, “can you do me a favor? Will you help me?”

“What is it?” Emmeline asked. “Just tell me, I’ll do everything I can to help.”

said tearfully. “If he continues like this, he’ll

Emmeline lowered her eyes.

difficult for you,” Julianna said, “but Adrien only listens to you. I have no

uneasy

felt uncomfortable around

Julianna said. “Don’t you want to see Adrien turn his

Emmeline looked up at

hand in his and said softly, “I’ll support you no matter what you

a try,” she said to Julianna.

talk to him,” Julianna said. “I’ve spoiled Adrien for too long,

Emmeline said. “But first, your

“I had a heart attack, and the doctors say even if I

her. “Don’t worry, the doctors will have a good plan

coming to see me,” Julianna cried again, “I’m not meant to have any luck with my three grandsons,

left the hospital, Abel drove

going to try and talk to Adrien, let Luca come

then nodded. “That’s a good

for these two

Shuang objected. “Luca is your most trusted assistant, and I

only feel at ease with Luca by your

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