Ambush of the Quadruplets: Stay Away From This Woman

When they arrived home, Albus happened to be coming downstairs, and they exchanged a brief greeting.

“Your mother said you still have classes in the afternoon, so I’ll head back first,” Albus said, feeling a bit. awkward.

Emmeline avoided his gaze and nodded mechanically

Ms. Maggie, seeing Emmeline return’with tear-streaked cheeks, sensibly stopped chattering and left the room.

“Mom, I’m sorry.” Emmeline leaned against her mother’s knee.

“You know, Emma, Albus’ parents have a long-standing friendship with your dad and me,” her mother said gently. “You shouldn’t do him bad like that.”

“Hmm,” Emmeline obediently agreed.

“If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t have become a regular worker at Altney Steel, and I wouldn’t have such good treatment now. We owe them a lot.”

“I’ve never heard you and Dad talk about this before.” Emmeline looked at her mother’s face.

“You’re just kids; what should we tell you about that?” her mother replied. “Besides, they all became high- ranking leaders at Altney Steel later on, and we gradually grew apart.”

Emmeline didn’t seem interested in what her mother was saying, feeling a heavy, oppressive weight on her heart.

anyone else,” Emmeline muttered with her eyes downcast. “I just want to be with

and shifted her gaze toward Abel. “Abel, watch over Emma. Just because she’s not sensible doesn’t mean you, her older brother

what Kimberly meant. He nodded

from his study, his face grim. “Abel, Emma is still young. You should provide more guidance, and

my own business,” Emmeline protested as she stood up. “Why are

Abel remained silent.

any warning, knelt down in front of his uncle. “Uncle Maxwell!”

beyond grim. “Speak your mind.

no matter who you choose for her, I won’t be

was taken aback, but his tone remained

“Uncle Maxwell!”

the table, his expression grave.

a resounding thud. “Uncle

frightened and quickly pulled his arm, but

haven’t forgotten how we’re all related, have you?” Maxwell was exasperated, breathing heavily.

know.” Abel nodded.

you still make

I have no blood relation to Emmeline. Legally,