Quadruplets Unite: Mother's Words Are Law

Lúca landed a punch on the steering wheel and then slowly lifted his right foot, placing it on the dashboard. His ankle was visibly swollen and bruised, resembling a giant eggplant.

Abel and Emmeline were immediately stunned. It was evident that Luca had twisted his ankle during the fight last night, but he had kept it to himself.

“I really can’t control the throttle and brakes anymore. Luca said dejectedly. “I can’t feel my foot, and I worry about causing an accident.”

“F*ck,” Abel cursed softly. “Are you trying to get us killed?”

Luca hung his head in silence, looking utterly defeated.

Abel picked up a water bottle and took several big gulps. Then he got out of the car, opened the driver’s door, and shouted, “Get out of the car!”

Luca hung his head, almost on the verge of tears, and said, “I’m really sorry!”

Abel started the engine, ignited it, and the extended pickup truck instantly sped down the county road.

His face was covered in sweat, and only he knew how painful his ribs were. With one hand gripping the steering wheel and the other unbuttoning his shirt, he pulled it off halfway, revealing his torso as he continued to drive forcefully.

By the time they crossed the provincial line, it was already lunchtime, and there was a farmhouse restaurant along the county road.

After parking the car, they had lunch in the shade of a tree.

was pale, and he had no appetite for food. He concentrated on carefully shucking corn for Emmeline.

something. Skipping meals won’t

can go without food for three days,” Abel said with furrowed

picked up a garlic butter clam and fed it to him. When he ate it,

to feed him several bites of food.

novel, Luca

during your business

security situation has improved a lot in recent years,” Abel said. “But in the early years when we started in sales, it was

you do that?” Emmeline was puzzled.

baseball bat is a good weapon” Abel chuckled. “It’s handy

a violent guy! Emmeline teased, wrinkling her nose at him.

at her remark, but his laughter was quickly followed by a painful grimace as he clutched his ribs.

welled up in

okay,” Abel said while gritting his teeth. He gently rubbed her head. “Don’t be afraid.

finishing lunch, the sun was scorching hot, so the

Abel and Luca spread a blanket on the

afternoon, so they took turns