Quadruplets Unite: Mother's Words Are Law

"I’m almost done," Janie said. "The apartment isn’t very big to begin with. There's no need to call a cleaning service."

"Well, I'll come over and see you then," Emmeline said. "You haven't had lunch yet, right? I'll help you cook."

"I've already eaten," Janie glanced at the thermal flask behind her.

Originally, she had prepared lunch for Benjamin, but she had brought it over in a fit of anger.

Besides, since that woman who regarded him as her hero wanted to treat him to lunch, there was no need for the food she made anymore, so she ate it herself.

"Alright then," Emmeline said. "Wait for me, I'll be there in half an hour."

Janie couldn't refuse her, so she agreed.

Emmeline gave a few instructions to Sam and Doris, grabbed two cups of coffee and packed some snacks, then rode off on her motorcycle.

By the time she got to Janie’s apartment, the latter was still in the middle of cleaning.

However, she was wrapping things up.

Emmeline lent a hand, and the two of them finished the work in a little over an hour. They then sat on the sofa and drank coffee.

Janie's complexion didn't look too good, her eyes lacking luster.

Emmeline tilted her head and asked, "Janie, did you have a fight with Benjamin?"

Janie paused for a moment, before taking a sip of coffee and smiling lightly, "No."

"But you left so suddenly," Emmeline said. "Even if you felt it was inappropriate, you wouldn't have moved out so abruptly. I never heard you mention it before."

"Emma," Janie asked, "What do you think of my relationship with Benjamin?"

Emmeline was taken aback, not knowing what to say as she held her coffee cup.

Indeed, it was difficult to answer Janie's question.

"Right?" Janie gave a bitter smile. "It's awkward between us. Ever since the beginning, Benjamin never acknowledged us as boyfriend and girlfriend. So, how else do you expect me to continue staying under the same roof with him?"

"Ben probably does consider you his girlfriend," Emmeline held Janie's hand. "He just didn't make it clear to you."

"That's because he himself isn't sure," Janie said. "He said before that he wanted me to give him a chance, and I agreed. But afterwards, he still treated me coldly. I don't know what he's thinking."

"Ben just isn’t the type to warm up to people so quickly," Emmeline said. "You have to give him time."

“Then I’ll just wait for him to fall in love with me to be together,” Janie met Emmeline’s gaze with her bright eyes and smiled wryly, “It makes me sad to see how unclear things are with our relationship.”

"I understand," Emmeline patted her hand. "I support you. It can’t just be you putting in the effort between you and Ben. He has to work for it too."

"Thank you for being so understanding," Janie's eyes were a little red. "Now that I left Glenbrook, I suddenly feel relieved. I'm really tired of just being by his side and not having my feelings reciprocated."

"Let's not talk about that," Emmeline said. "Let's have dinner at your place. Shall I give you a little housewarming for your old home?"

"I'd love to," Janie smiled. "But would Mr. Abel agree to it?"

"Would he dare to disagree?" Emmeline laughed.

"I see that the wife has the final say in the Ryker household too," Janie chuckled. "There's a supermarket downstairs. Let's go down and buy groceries."

A few minutes later, the two arrived at the supermarket and headed straight to the fresh produce section.

"Ms. Janie? Ms. Emmeline?"

Suddenly, a tender and gentle female voice came from behind.