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.

Emmeline muttered with her eyes

her gaze toward Abel. “Abel, watch over Emma. Just because she’s not sensible doesn’t mean you, her older brother should

Kimberly meant. He nodded in silence.

study, his face grim. “Abel, Emma is still young. You should provide more guidance, and don’t let her go

Emmeline protested as she stood up. “Why

Abel remained silent.

suddenly stood up and, without any warning, knelt down in front of his uncle.

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

watched Emma grow up.” Abel looked up at him. “But no matter who you choose for her, I

was taken aback, but his tone remained

“Uncle Maxwell!”

slammed the table,

a resounding thud. “Uncle Maxwell, please let us

pulled his arm, but Abel remained motionless.

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

Abel

how dare you still make such an

raised his head. “My father was adopted, and I have