The Quadruplets Are Mine?

“That’s different. I’m concerned about your well-being, alright?” Abel sighed softly. “You don’t know how afraid I am for your safety. I’d rather risk my life!”

“How about I start writing dream journals and send them to you every day?” Emmeline teased him.

“That works too,” Abel chuckled.

“Forget it!” She changed the subject. “How are you feeling? Is your rib still hurting?”

He laughed. “It’s not as painful anymore. I think it’s healing. Don’t worry. Your big brother is as tough as a bull.”

“You’re something else, but you still need to take it easy Emmeline said, feeling relieved.

“Yeah, I will. And you, be good and don’t run around.”

“But, Abel.” Emmeline hesitated. “Mom’s mental state isn’t great, and I’m worried.”

“Depression can be tough,” Abel comforted her. “I’ll inquire about esoteric medicine. We can try giving Mom herbal remedies.”

“Okay, when are you coming home?”

“Whenever, I guess.”

“Alright!”

an older brother, even if not

She didn’t spend much time at home, so she was only aware of their mother’s condition but hadn’t truly experienced

home when Emmeline came

you’ll gain weight!”

all. Emmeline once witnessed her sister devouring food at

shorter than her younger sister, with fair, plump, and radiant skin. Her

twenty-three years old, it was

of average height, and a good match for Hannah. His name was

think of Henrick?” Hannah asked her sister while they were

those naturally cheerful, kind-hearted types. He seems

decent,” Hannah said, her face filled

good at reading people. Kimberly’s

only fifty. Don’t act like an old lady,” Hannah said. “There are ladies

can’t engage in such

grown up. They’re just enjoying life by dating. older boyfriends. Isn’t that living

and playfully swatted Hannah on

more like it!” Hannah still didn’t give in. “Since I arrived, you’ve been wearing a serious face. I thought you were unhappy

worry about you now, but