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.

her eyes downcast. “I just want to be with

up!” Kimberly interrupted Emmeline and shifted her gaze toward Abel. “Abel, watch over Emma. Just because she’s not sensible doesn’t mean you, her older

Kimberly meant. He nodded in

is still young. You should provide more guidance, and don’t let her

as she stood up. “Why are you scolding Abel?!”

Abel remained silent.

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

turned beyond grim. “Speak your mind. No need

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

his tone remained harsh.

“Uncle Maxwell!”

slammed the table,

bowed his head with a resounding thud. “Uncle

frightened and quickly pulled his arm, but Abel remained motionless.

forgotten how we’re all related, have you?” Maxwell was exasperated,

Abel

you still make such

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