The Quadruplets Are Mine?

When they arrived home, Albus happened to be coming downstairs, and they exchanged a brief greeting.

“Your mother said you still have classes in the afternoon, so I’ll head back first,” Albus said, feeling a bit. awkward.

Emmeline avoided his gaze and nodded mechanically

Ms. Maggie, seeing Emmeline return’with tear-streaked cheeks, sensibly stopped chattering and left the room.

“Mom, I’m sorry.” Emmeline leaned against her mother’s knee.

“You know, Emma, Albus’ parents have a long-standing friendship with your dad and me,” her mother said gently. “You shouldn’t do him bad like that.”

“Hmm,” Emmeline obediently agreed.

“If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t have become a regular worker at Altney Steel, and I wouldn’t have such good treatment now. We owe them a lot.”

“I’ve never heard you and Dad talk about this before.” Emmeline looked at her mother’s face.

“You’re just kids; what should we tell you about that?” her mother replied. “Besides, they all became high- ranking leaders at Altney Steel later on, and we gradually grew apart.”

Emmeline didn’t seem interested in what her mother was saying, feeling a heavy, oppressive weight on her heart.

don’t want anyone else,” Emmeline muttered with her eyes downcast. “I just want to be with

Emmeline and shifted her gaze toward Abel. “Abel, watch over Emma. Just because she’s

what Kimberly meant.

from his study, his face grim. “Abel, Emma is still young. You should provide more guidance, and

is my own business,” Emmeline protested as she stood up. “Why are you scolding

Abel remained silent.

stood up and, without any warning,

face had turned beyond grim. “Speak your mind. No need to kneel before me!”

no matter who you choose for her, I won’t be at

taken aback, but his tone remained harsh.

“Uncle Maxwell!”

the table,

thud. “Uncle Maxwell, please let us date!”

quickly pulled his arm, but Abel remained

I’m sure you haven’t forgotten how we’re all related, have you?” Maxwell was exasperated,

Abel

make such an absurd

his head. “My father was adopted, and I have no blood