The Quadruplets Are Mine?

Abel let out a light chuckle. “I completely underestimated Emma. I thought she was just the owner of a small coffee shop who moonlighted as a stunt artist…”

“Emma used to say that she only became a stunt performer because she was bored,” Janie said. “I always thought she was saying that just to irk me, but I guess it’s real, huh…”

“When I offered her my credit card, she told me she had money. I even laughed at her and said her money wasn’t enough…” Abel smiled at the memory. “Who would’ve guessed that she was actually loaded!”

“Mr. Ryker, you’re not upset that Emma kept it a secret from you, are you?” there was a hint of worry in Janie’s voice.

“Of course not,” Abel said. “I would’ve been upset if Emma had to continue making ends meet by herself for the children’s sake after being chased out by the Louises five years ago. I couldn’t be more thankful that the Adelmars were there for her! How could I be upset with her?”

The group found a nearby hotel to stay for the night. As soon as they settled down, Luca made a call to Sam once more. This time, she finally picked up.

“Oh no,” Sam said as soon as she realized her blunder. “I got too used to calling him Benjamin that I forgot his real name. He’s known as Benedict Adelmar to people on the island.”

not hide his surprise. “No wonder the guard said there was no one named

get some rest for now,” Abel said. “We’ll

like a

himself heaving into the toilet bowl again. This time, there was more blood than bile in his vomit, a sure sign of gastrointestinal bleeding. He did not know how he was

he chanted her name on like a prayer on his lips. “Emma, give me the strength to find you…” He rinsed his mouth with water before swallowing a few more painkillers despite knowing that the medicine barely had any effect any longer. Feeling slightly more energized after having some rest, he changed into a

waste,” Abel announced. Luca and the four bodyguards who came along scarfed down their half-eaten

they opened the door

here. Let’s go,” Abel

look too good…” Janie noticed. “Are you sure

hand on his abdomen.