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.

with her eyes

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 brother should

Kimberly meant. He

study, his face grim. “Abel, Emma is still young. You should provide

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

Abel remained silent.

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

turned beyond grim. “Speak your mind. No need to kneel before

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

was taken aback, but his tone remained harsh.

“Uncle Maxwell!”

table, his expression

resounding thud. “Uncle

frightened and quickly pulled his

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

Abel

you still make

father was adopted, and I have no blood relation to Emmeline. Legally, we are allowed!”