Ambush of the Quadruplets: Stay Away From This Woman

In a hoarse voice, Emmeline inquired, “You didn’t sleep all night?”

Abel gently kissed her lips and replied, “I didn’t sleep. I just wanted to be here with you.”

They clung to one another in silence, both hesitant to disrupt the serene moment before them.

At 7 a.m., he rose to prepare breakfast while conversing with Landon, saying, “I’ll be home this morning. I won’t be going to the office. Call me if you need anything.

“Understood, Mr. Ryker, Landon affirmed. Just inform me of any changes.

“Of course.”

At 8 a.m., Abel’s phone rang, and Alana was on the line.

“Mr. Ryker.” Her tone was gentle. “You’re not at the office?”

“Is there something you need?” he responded, his tone distant.

“I bought breakfast,” she explained. “I thought of bringing it to you and Emma, but then I realized you. weren’t home.”

Abel calmly clarified, “We’re at our residence here in Altney Steel. I won’t be heading to the office this morning. Is there something urgent?”

hesitated before saying, “Well, Emma had quite a bit to drink last night. Is she

already hung

sucering as she wondered about what transpired between him and Emmeline during that phone call last night. She couldn’t help but burst into laughter, anticipating that the

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had Ms. Maggie relay her message to Albus, instructing him to

hoped that after a night had passed, her mother wouldn’t bring up the matter again, but to her dismay, there was no escape.

but resolute tone.

with a furrowed brow, she shook her head while sobbing. “No, I can’t risk my mother’s life. Even if we were together, it would mean nothing

urging, “Emma, this is our last option. Please reconsider. Come

but ultimately refused, saying, “Nol” She shook her head and uttered, “I can’t do it. I can’t gamble

in silence.

with an innocent smile still on his face. Yet, Emmeline couldn’t help but wonder whether that smile was genuinely naive or simply foolish.

tone, Kimberly inquired, “You’ve been dating Emma for quite a while now. What does your family think about this?”

replied, “They’re thrilled! My mom knows that Emmeline is your daughter and is genuinely pleased about

it. Michelle certainly remembers the strong connection between our families.”

exactly what

the sidelines, stood smoking and remained

to her room and

sense of being trapped in a maddening situation

Albus happily departed to relay the news

in front of Kimberly, her voice filled with concern. “Are you genuinely pleased with the idea

he will take excellent care of you, and it’s a stroke

happy, and I’m feeling quite