Quadruplets Unite: Mother's Words Are Law

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.

with her eyes downcast. “I just want to be with Abel.”

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

meant. He nodded in silence.

study, his face grim. “Abel, Emma is still young. You should

Emmeline protested as she stood up.

Abel remained silent.

moment, he suddenly stood up and, without any warning, knelt down in front of his uncle. “Uncle

turned beyond grim. “Speak your mind. No need to kneel before

“But no

tone remained harsh. “You and

“Uncle Maxwell!”

slammed the table, his expression

his head with a resounding thud. “Uncle Maxwell, please let us

was frightened and quickly pulled his arm, but Abel remained

haven’t forgotten how we’re all

Abel

you still make such

father was adopted, and I have no blood relation to Emmeline. Legally, we are allowed!”