The Quadruplets Are Mine?

Nodding her head, Emmeline uttered, “Yeah, Adam recognized my needle.

“What does he want?” Benjamin was worried.

The Adelmars hoped to steer clear of another conflict with the Rykers. It would only spell trouble if Emmeline’s cover was blown.

“He has his suspicions, but I managed to confuse Adam. I doubt he can separate the truth from the lies now.”

“Adam is a cunning man. You can fool him for now, but you know you can deceive him forever.”

Slouching against the sofa, Emmeline squinted her eyes to focus through the blur of the

drunken haze. “Relax. He may be cunning, but I have intellect and strength on my side.”

Benjamin shook his head and went downstairs to talk to Daisy.

“Give Ms. Louise something to sober up with. She’s rambling on like a drunkard.”

Daisy chuckled. “Mr. Benjamin, you should’ve seen the way Ms. Louise had Adam fooled. It was awesome!”

With a frown, Benjamin uttered, “Don’t underestimate him. Adam is a ruthless man. You can fool him once, but you must update me with anything related to Ms. Louise. Don’t let her take risks. Just because she’s mischievous doesn’t mean you should keep up

with her antics too.”

“Got it, Mr. Benjamin.” The fear started to creep into Daisy.

Adam was not one to be messed with What if something were to happen to Emmeline? They would regret not taking better precautions.

Daisy went into the kitchen to make something for Emmeline to

sober up.

Benjamin returned upstairs. Emmeline curled up into a ball on

the sofa and fell asleep.

was painted red as

into the bedroom and pulled

eovers over her.

up,

heart skipped a

murmured under her breath, “Don’t go,

dejection plastered across his face, Benjamin gently put down

will you have

Benjamin went downstairs and

to

Emmeline.

then opened the glass

leave.

saw the slender back of a girl sitting on the steps. Her hair

the woman sitting there

suddenly recognized

her, Janie turned around and saw Benjamin. She jumped to

you doing here,

looked flustered. “Mr. Benjamin, I… I came to see Emmeline and noticed your

was

had a bit to drink, so she went to bed,” With a

that so?” Janie

with the rules Benjamin had set, so she

Emmeline was wasted, and Janie

with Emma? I can’t figure out what’s the situation

in a low

that have nothing to do with you. It’s basic etiquette to keep your mouth

out. “I got it. I’m relieved that you’re

the time of the day, Benjamin crossed the

cried in pain

in his tracks and looked back. Janie held her ankle as she

steps.