The Quadruplets Are Mine?

“Abel,” Adrien explained urgently, “you’ve got it all wrong. I don’t mean anything else, I just think it’s a huge mistake for you to stop loving Emmeline. I want you to face her again.”

“That’s my business!” Abel retorted angrily. “When love is gone, it’s gone. There’s nothing to face again!”

Emmeline felt her heart sink as if she had been punched in the gut. Tears welled up in her eyes.

Abel took her hand and said, “Emmett, let’s go!”

Before Emmeline could react, Abel had half-carried, half-dragged her out of the private room.

Adrien watched helplessly as the two of them walked away, pounding his fist in frustration.

Luca gave Adrien a sympathetic and grateful glance before hurrying after Abel.

“Mr. Adrien,” Lizbeth wiped away her tears, “did I do a bad job acting? I was really into it, even moved.”

“No, it’s not you,” Adrien said. “It’s Abel. He’s too damn heartless! When he saw you, he had the nerve to say that when love is gone, it’s gone. That guy is a devil from hell!”

“Did Mr. Abel fall in love with that Emmett person?” Lizbeth asked.

“Yes and no,” Adrien replied.

‘yes and no’?” Lizbeth pouted. “Don’t beat around the bush with

know Emmett is actually Emma,” Adrien said. “But her identity as Emmett adds a complicated layer of emotions

“Mr. Abel

his subconscious still accepts her,” Adrien said. “Otherwise, he wouldn’t have reacted

should we do then?” Lizbeth stomped her foot in frustration. “Is Emmeline going to pretend to be

“We’ll just have to see how

a driver

to help Emmeline into the car when he saw her

wrong?”

“I just

Abel gently wiped away

makeup. “I don’t know, maybe I

Abel’s face darkened. “Don’t

you’re good to me today, but who knows about tomorrow?” Emmeline said, her voice trembling.

Can we please not talk

wiped away her tears with her hand, “I’ll go somewhere else to clear my mind. Mr. Ryker can head back to the company

hint of annoyance, “You’re giving up after just half a

that,” Emmeline said, “I’m just not in the right headspace.