“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.”

tearfully. “If he continues

Emmeline lowered her eyes.

said, “but Adrien only listens to you. I have no

uneasy about

always felt uncomfortable

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

looked up

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

it a try,” she said to Julianna. “But

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

“But first, your health is more

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

bit her lip and tried to reassure her. “Don’t worry, the doctors will have

meant to have any luck with

left the hospital, Abel drove while Emmeline sat in the passenger

“if you’re really going to try and talk to

thought for a moment, then nodded. “That’s a

be with you for these two days, ready

trusted assistant, and I won’t

Abel agreed. “I’ll only feel at ease with Luca by your

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