The Quadruplets Are Mine?

“I know you can do it.” Evelyn held Emmeline’s hand, but it was flung away. “He saved you back when you were shot. He wouldn’t have done that if you were just his acquaintance.”

Emmeline was surprised he did that. She was an inch away from death back then, and Benjamin didn’t tell her that he saved her.

“Please, just help a sister out, will you? If you don’t help me, my dad’s gonna kill me!”

And that’s what I’m gunning for.

Evelyn swung Emmeline’s arm, pouting. “Emma, pretty please? If you’re still mad at me, I’ll treat you to something someday.”

“I told you I can’t help you.” Emmeling flung her hand away. “I don’t deal with business stuff. You should bring this up to him if you really need his help.”

“But it’s not that simple,” insisted Evelyn. “All I did was run my mouth in Abel’s office, and he came down on us. It must be because of you.”

“And why are you so sure about that?”

up. “I have nowhere

shut it.” Emmeline waved her down. “You’re annoying me. Fine.

broke into a smile. “You really

said Emmeline. “So don’t get

the golf court, so they couldn’t hear the conversation. The moment Janie called, Benjamin took the call. “Em wants to talk to

Flynn followed quickly. He was a little scared around these men. In front of them, he was nothing. Even

parasol, and Benjamin tossed a bottle of water to Abel. He too opened a bottle and glugged it down, while Flynn opened a

a request from Ms. Murphy. She’d like you to help her out, so to speak. I have no idea what happened

After all, I will be relinquishing a part

Evelyn asked, “What’s your

to go easy on you, then

“That’s great!” Evelyn jumped.