The Quadruplets Are Mine?

“We don’t have much of a choice now,” Lewis said. “Let’s just go over to the Ryker Mansion first. Your mother and Evelyn will come along too. If the need arises, just apologize to your grandfather and tell him you’re dating Evelyn. Once the media gets wind of that, they’ll forget this ever happened!”

“I don’t agree,” Abel said curtly. “I would rather the whole city think I’m gay than to lie and say I’m dating Evelyn Murphy.”

“You… You…!! Hgghhh!” Lewis wheezed angrily.

“Father, please calm down,” Abel told Lewis. “It’s no big deal, I’ll handle it.”

“You’ll handle it? Pfft! I’ll watch and see how you handle it!” Lewis slammed the phone down.

“God d*mn it!” Abel cursed. “Who did this to me?”

“Abel…” Emmeline called Abel’s name gently. “This must be Adam’s doing. Ever since you brought me back from his place, he’s held a grudge against you…”

“I thought so too,” Abel agreed with her. “That man is rotten inside and out.”

“Oh, yes! I almost forgot,” Emmeline said as she suddenly recalled her encounter with Alana Lane. “I met a strange woman at Adam’s place too.”

“Strange woman?” Abel cocked an eyebrow. “What do you mean?”

“The woman was incredibly beautiful, but she only had three fingers on her left hand, and she addressed Adam very formally,” Emmeline said.

reared back in

heard Adam ask her what

this level nonsense?” Abel was

sounded like they were talking about assassin training,” Emmeline said. “Adam told her

been all

trouble you?” Emmeline asked

nodded slowly.

what will you

soon,” Abel replied. “But I’ll have to deal with

Emmeline said. “I know you’ll get through this. It’s no big deal for you,”

affectionate sound as he stroked her cheek. “Emmett, don’t you worry.

you leave

course not. Don’t ever think that way,” Abel said

not worried anymore,” Emmeline smiled. “I’m worried for you now. How are you going to stop

I haven’t done anything

be affected too. The Rykers will surely bring that up!”

when it happens,” Abel pinched her jaw lightly. “Don’t worry, no one can hurt me. Just sit here and wait for me to come home,

body. “I got

Abel said before he put on his coat and strode out