Quadruplets Unite: Mother's Words Are Law

Emmeline hesitated for a moment, then gently asked, “But hasn’t she been getting along well with you?”

“What do you mean by ‘getting along well?” Waylon countered.

Isn’t she and the kids staying at my place due to an emergency? It’s time for her to find her place and move out. Besides, it’s inappropriate for them to live with a single man like me. How would that look to other people? And it’s been nothing but a hassle for me!”

Emmeline grumbled, “Let people think what they want. Why would it be a hassle for you? Is your villa not spacious enough, or you’re saying there are not enough rooms for you?”

Humph, blockhead! I’m trying to play matchmaker here! No wonder you’re still single at thirty-two!

Waylon thought to himself.

Of course, it’s troublesome for me. I’ve been lucky that nothing inappropriate has happened so far. But if it did, who would be at fault? Would it be Doris for supposedly seducing me, or would I be the scoundrel in the scenario? She needs

to move out.

“Enough.” he snapped, his tone firm.

“Stay out of this. It’s not your place to interfere!”

Emmeline grumbled a little upset, “Did you have a crush on Lily? Is that why you’re so keen to have Doris

leave?”

Waylon shot back, “Nonsense! After all this time, do you not know me better than

Emmeline was speechless.

could a man of Waylon’s discerning taste fall for

argument with you!” Emmeline muttered. “Anyway, you should look out for Doris even though

a single mother my fault?” Waylon asked, clearly

so defensive? I’m just asking you

softly, “Emma, you need to understand that not everyone has the same luck as you. I can’t take on the role

sighed, her tone tinged with sadness. “I know,” she replied. “I’m not forcing you to do anything. But can’t you help her in whatever way you

don’t need lessons in compassion from you,” he retorted. Im not

you

problem. Tell me what you want

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to buy the ingredients. When

replied, “Around noon. I’ll ask Bowie, Kenny, and Ben to

“That’s a good idea.”

over. She

girl,” Waylon said, ending the

just past ten in the morning when Waylon finished his