The Quadruplets Are Mine?

In a hoarse voice, Emmeline inquired, “You didn’t sleep all night?”

Abel gently kissed her lips and replied, “I didn’t sleep. I just wanted to be here with you.”

They clung to one another in silence, both hesitant to disrupt the serene moment before them.

At 7 a.m., he rose to prepare breakfast while conversing with Landon, saying, “I’ll be home this morning. I won’t be going to the office. Call me if you need anything.

“Understood, Mr. Ryker, Landon affirmed. Just inform me of any changes.

“Of course.”

At 8 a.m., Abel’s phone rang, and Alana was on the line.

“Mr. Ryker.” Her tone was gentle. “You’re not at the office?”

“Is there something you need?” he responded, his tone distant.

“I bought breakfast,” she explained. “I thought of bringing it to you and Emma, but then I realized you. weren’t home.”

Abel calmly clarified, “We’re at our residence here in Altney Steel. I won’t be heading to the office this morning. Is there something urgent?”

before saying, “Well, Emma had quite a bit to drink last night. Is

had already

what transpired between him and Emmeline during that phone call last night. She couldn’t help but

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anticipated, Kimberly had Ms. Maggie relay her message to Albus, instructing

had hoped that after a night had passed, her mother wouldn’t bring up the matter again, but to her dismay, there was no escape. Emmeline felt like her world was falling apart, retreating

he spoke in a hushed but resolute tone. “Emma, as long as you’re willing, I won’t care about anything else. I’ll take you away

sobbing. “No, I can’t risk my mother’s life.

then swallowed hard before urging, “Emma, this is

shook her head and

in

arrived with an innocent smile still on his face. Yet, Emmeline couldn’t help but wonder whether that

inquired, “You’ve been dating Emma for quite a while now. What does your family think

replied, “They’re thrilled! My mom knows that Emmeline is your daughter and is genuinely pleased about it.”

I knew it. Michelle certainly remembers the strong connection between our

exactly what my mom conveyed.”

on the sidelines, stood smoking and

overwhelmed with sadness, retreated to her room and wept into her

felt a sense of being trapped in a maddening situation

happily departed to relay the news to his

front of Kimberly, her voice filled with concern. “Are you genuinely pleased

take excellent care of you, and it’s a stroke of good fortune

Emmeline continued, her heart heavy. I’m not happy, and I’m feeling quite sad. Can’t your