Quadruplets Unite: Mother's Words Are Law

“Yes.” Abel glanced at Emmeline, instinctively lowering his voice. “What’s going on?”

“Let’s talk somewhere else,” Benjamin urged. “Not within Emma’s earshot.”

Abel swiftly closed the ward door, passed the visitation area, and walked down the corridor. It wasn’t until they reached the lounge that Abel broke the silence. “Benjamin, what’s the situation? Why all the secrecy?”

“Who is Zahn to you?” Benjamin asked directly.

Zahn? Abel’s mind went blank. “What happened to him?”

“He was driving without a license, involved in a hit–and–run, causing severe injury.” Benjamin explained.

“What?” Abel was momentarily breathless. That jerk….

“About half a mile from the scene, Emma’s Focus was found!” Benjamin revealed. The authorities. recognized the car and alerted me. That’s why I’m here now.”

“How did this happen?” Abel asked, stunned. “I have the car keys to prevent Zahn from doing something stupid!

“The keys were duplicated, not the originals.”

“Where’s Zahn?”

but the

next

years‘ detention, and the car owner will be legally

Abel cursed inwardly.

you even listening?” Benjamin prodded.

replied. “Zahn’s involvement in car theft isn’t my concern. Let’s follow the proper procedures for the rest.

if it’s not classified as theft, Emma could be held fully responsible as the car was lent

Emma,” Abel said firmly. “T’ll take full responsibility. Tell the other party not

and fled the scene, Benjamin stressed.

sighed. “His

a real mess, Benjamin

return today,” Abel decided. “Inform the authorities and change all of Emma’s contact numbers to

assured. “Hurry back,

the call, Abel slumped into a chair, lit a cigarette, and took a few deep pulls.

the room. “You

explained the situation to Brandon.

plan?” Brandon asked,

counting on you to look

“But

replied. “I don’t want to get too involved. Let his parents handle his

might get messy.” Brandon warned. “Once his family

I’m not