The Quadruplets Are Mine?

“It’s all… up to fate…?” Abel’s face paled as he stammered. “Has she…”

Robert could not bring himself to answer Abel either, but his eyes began to well up with tears. Emmeline’s injuries were so severe that only a higher power could save her now.

“Ughhh…” Abel clutched his abdomen and writhed in pain all of a sudden before throwing up all over the sofa. Robert stalked over and clapped him on the back twice with some force. To Abel’s surprise, the pain in his abdomen reduced drastically.

“Your stomach ulcers are extremely severe. Your stomach is bleeding out. You’ll die soon without treatment,” Robert said as a matter-of-factly.

“I’m not in any position to care for myself now,” Abel argued. “I have to see Emma.”

“Take this medicine first,” Robert insisted as he fished out a small plastic film with some brown powder inside. “Get someone to mix this into a drink for you!”

“Thank you, Master Adelmar!” Luca exclaimed as he reached his hand out to receive the medicine, but his hand was swatted away by Abel instead. Abel grabbed the medicine bag himself, opened it and poured the contents on the floor.

“What are you doing?” Robert raised an eyebrow in challenge.

“Mr. Abel…” Luca and Janie were equally dumbfounded.

began. “I’m very grateful for your help, but until I see Emma with

“You should be thankful I’m not pursuing charges against you, and

four children,” Abel bit

she’s on the cusp of death. She can’t see or hear you!” Robert was

Abel insisted, trying

was as unmoving as a mountain.

do you have to be so cruel?” Abel asked. “Is it because of the feud between the Rykers

Ryker may have held a grudge against the Adelmars, but we certainly don’t bear any ill will toward the Rykers. Otherwise, you wouldn’t even be

what do you mean?” Abel did not fully understand the old man’s

your grandfather. I can’t be bothered to explain

before speaking. “If you won’t allow me to see Emma, can I at least see Benjamin

Robert’s tone held a sharp edge. “Why would you want to

“What

glance. “Who are you, and how dare you speak to

“I’m… Ben’s woman. I have the right to