Chapter 44

Color washed off Alana’s face.

Abel did sleep with her. Why was he not admitting to that fact?

“A-Abel, I don’t get what you’re saying.”

“I said I never touched you.” Abel narrowed his eyes and smirked.

“No… Abel.”

Alana broke out in cold sweat. Surely, Abel did not want to own up to it in Emmeline’s presence.

“I know you don’t like to be put in the spot. I don’t blame you since we’re heading toward a shotgun wedding. Your mother said so.”

“You’re stubborn, aren’t you?” Abel’s eyes were chilly. “How many times does it take for you to understand the consequences?”

Alana uttered in angst, “I know your heart belongs to Emmeline, but I’m the mother of your children. Let me keep this child. We’re a family together!”

“Abel.” Unable to stand it anymore, Emmeline sternly said, “You’ve gone too far. I can’t believe you’d deny the things you do. You’re a filthy man!”

“Emmeline, don’t you trust me?” Abel’s grimacing gaze fell on Emmeline.

They had spent time together for more than a month. Was the spark and chemistry between them a lie?

“Why should I?” Emmeline pointed at Alana. “She’s carrying your child. Why are you still keeping up with the act? Don’t you think it makes you a filthy animal?”

has to pull his weight, especially the boy of the Rykers. I’ll tell Grandad if you’re going to shy away from your responsibility. You can forget about taking over the Ryker household. Adam can be

has nothing to do with me!”

a man?” Adrien

the other night. Why won’t you admit to it? Is it because of Emmeline?”

whispered among themselves, unable to believe the heir of Ryker

Abel’s facial line. Locking his jaw, he gnashed

only he could have his hands around Alana’s neck. Alas, this was not the time

otherwise at this point.

matter would put the

let

prove his innocence when Alana gave

wrong? Shouldn’t I have come here?” Alana held onto

The child came at the right time too. You

feeling unsettled, Alana reflected

to engaging in an act of intimacy

she got pregnant. Everything was falling

for Mr. X, Alana had

against Abel’s arm, Alana peered at

Emmeline turned on her heel and went

for her to return

can have your Italian brands

“Thud! Thud!”

in the café was stunned as the two gift

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