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!”

but feel grateful. Having an older brother, even if not biologically related, was so much better than having a

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

was home when Emmeline came home from

you’ll gain weight!” Emmeline teased

the appetite. Sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, or salty, she could handle it all. Emmeline once witnessed her sister devouring food at lightning speed, making them disappear in a matter of seconds.

shorter than her younger sister, with fair, plump, and radiant skin. Her jet-black hair

time, Hannah brought her boyfriend along. At twenty-three years old,

was spirited, friendly-faced, of average height, and a good

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

of those naturally cheerful, kind-hearted types. He seems like a good man,” Emaneline replied.

Hannah said, her face filled with

been there. I believe I’m good at reading people. Kimberly’s voice came

an old lady,” Hannah said. “There are ladies in their fifties at our workplace who

engage in

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

and playfully swatted Hannah on the buttocks. Emmeline

Hannah still didn’t give in. “Since I arrived, you’ve

to worry about you now, but when will