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Emmeline's first night was far from ideal. There was no sense of euphoria and joy.

In the darkness, the man's scorching sweat dripped incessantly, almost burning her.

She could feel his strength, but he was too rough, completely disregarding her feelings.

After countless times, the man withdrew without a trace of emotion.

"Those who dare to scheme against me never meet a good end. Considering you're a woman, I'll spare your life."

Then, a bank card was thrown onto Emmeline's face. "Ten million, for one night with you." His voice, hoarse and icy, could freeze the air.

With a loud bang, the door was slammed shut as the man strode away.

"D*mn!" Emmeline couldn't help but curse.

What an inexplicable man!

He barged into my room, did such a thing to me, and then humiliated me.

What a b*stard!

Furious, Emmeline wanted to chase after the man and teach him a lesson, but she had no strength left.

When she finally recovered, it was already the next day.

Dragging her aching body to the front desk to check on the man, she was told that the hotel's surveillance records from the previous night had been erased. There was no trace of the man who had intruded into her room.

The only clue was the bank card left behind by the man—under the name Abel Ryker.

When Emmeline traced it to Ryker Group, the receptionist told her, "Mr. Ryker has already gone abroad. No one can contact him."

Emmeline stared blankly at the bank card.

She couldn't be sure if the man from that night was the actual cardholder. There was no information about him online.

That man had taken her first night and then vanished, as if he had never existed.

She didn't even know what he looked like.

Everything seemed like a dream, so unreal.

…

Not long after, Emmeline discovered she was pregnant.

The Louise family, a well-known wealthy family in Struyria, was thrown into chaos.

"How could I have such a shameless daughter? My reputation is tarnished now." Emmeline's father slapped her across the face while scolding her mercilessly.

"While you're so young, you're lacking in self-respect, messing around, and ending up with a child. You don't even know who the father is. Could it be that there was more than one man that night?" Emmeline's stepmom kept slandering her viciously.

"Get out of the Louise family. From now on, you are no longer a Louise."

Looking at her indifferent father, Emmeline felt her heart turn cold.

After such an incident, she was clearly the victim, but her so-called family didn't show any concern, only indiscriminate beatings and scolding.

Such a family wasn't worth keeping.

Amid her stepmom's triumphant gaze, Emmeline left with her luggage.

Simultaneously, the news of Emmeline, the Louise family's eldest daughter, partying with multiple men and getting pregnant hit the trending searches.

…

Nine months later, Emmeline gave birth secretly in a small hospital.

"Where are you taking my child?" Emmeline, weak from childbirth, watched her newborn being taken away. She was powerless to move.

The nurse, not looking back, replied, "It's stillborn. I'm taking care of it."

"Ah!"

The searing pain from her abdomen left Emmeline no room to think about anything else.

There were still more children inside her belly.

Outside the hospital, the nurse handed the newborn boy to Emmeline's stepmother.

Looking at the baby in the swaddling clothes, Emmeline's stepmom, Alondra, smiled with satisfaction.

Excellent! With this child, my niece could marry into the Ryker family successfully.

…

Time flew by, and five years passed in the blink of an eye.

"Madam, latest news."

While Emmeline was brewing coffee at the cafe counter, she received a message.

"Ryker Group's chairman is on his deathbed. Abel returned to visit today."

A candid photo was attached to the message below.

The man, in a dark suit and white tie, tall and commanding, exuded a unique air of grace and sharpness.

His features were profound, his deep eyes cold and decisive even in the blurry photo.

Emmeline took a sharp breath.

Could such a cool and handsome man be the one who took my first night five years ago?

She looked at her son's features.

There's indeed some resemblance.

Emmeline quickly untied her apron and grabbed her four-year-old son. "Since you're not going to kindergarten, you're coming with me."

"Where are we going, Mommy?" Hesperus asked while putting down his Rubik's cube. His eyes sparkled like black gems.

"To find your father."

After that night, maybe because the man's genes were so strong, Emmeline got pregnant with four children at once.

The firstborn was the hardest, and she ended up with a stillborn.

Fortunately, the next three were born safely. She named them Helios, Endymion, and Hesperus, representing the sun, moon, and stars, respectively.

Despite being kicked out of the Louise family, she managed to make a comeback on her own.

Even without a man, her children could live well.

However, unexpected misfortunes did happen. Her youngest son, Hesperus, was diagnosed with a blood disease.

She had to find his biological father to save his life.

"Helios, stay upstairs. I will be back soon," Emmeline told Helios, who was also not going to kindergarten, and hurried out with Hesperus.

…

Half an hour later, Emmeline and Hesperus, carrying a fruit basket, arrived at a hospital under Ryker Group.

The nurse told them that the entire floor was occupied by Oscar Ryker, who was in the VIP room at the end.

Nevertheless, they were stopped by several black-clad bodyguards.

"Isn't this the sl*t from the Louise family?" Two noblewomen exiting the room began to mock Emmeline. "How dare she come to see Old Mr. Ryker?"

"She must be in the wrong place. How could she have the nerve to visit Old Mr. Ryker?"

"What's her name again? Oh, right, it's Emmeline."

Emmeline?

Upon hearing the name, Alana Lane, who was among the crowd, frowned and turned around.

The bodyguards were blocking a tall, beautiful young woman with an enchanting face and captivating eyes.

It was her cousin Emmeline.

"What are you doing here? This is no place for you," Alana said as she strode over and glared at Emmeline.

"If you can come, why can't I?" Emmeline retorted coldly.

"How dare you speak to Ms. Lane like that?" one of the noblewomen immediately scolded. "Ms. Lane is the fiancee of Abel, the third son of the Ryker family. She's also the future granddaughter-in-law of Old Mr. Ryker. She has every right to visit him. Who are you to compare with Ms. Lane?"

"Fiancee?" Emmeline's brows furrowed.

Abel has a fiancee, and it's my stepmother's niece?

"Get Abel to come see me," Emmeline demanded loudly.

Alana looked at Emmeline warily.

Abel was about to land. She couldn't let him see Emmeline.

"Emmeline, I know you're here to visit Old Mr. Ryker, but you're not qualified," Alana said calmly. "Look at the fruits you brought. You should leave before Madame Ryker comes out. You'll embarrass yourself."

"Exactly. You can't afford decent gifts, but you're still trying to be a social climber. How shameless you are."

Listening to the mocking voices, Emmeline remained unfazed. She brought Hesperus forward and said, "Old Mr. Ryker might not care for the fruits, but what about another great-grandchild?"

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly froze as everyone's gaze converged on Hesperus.

To them, this handsome and adorable little boy did bear a resemblance to the Ryker family members.

He might really be the child of one of the sons of the Ryker family.

Oscar had three grandsons. They wondered who this child could be.

It certainly couldn't be Abel's, as he had been abroad for years.

It was probably the second son, Adrien Ryker. The entire Struyria knew about his romantic escapades.

"Emmeline, get out of here!" Alana's face turned dark. "Don't bring some random b*stard here and dream of climbing the social ladder. Do you think the Ryker family doesn't know what kind of person you are? Do you think Mr. Abel would let a woman like you bear his child?"

Despite her harsh words, Alana was panicking inside.

She knew very well what happened five years ago.

She had drugged Abel during one of his brief returns to the country, fully prepared to spend the night with him and thus enter the Ryker family legitimately.

She never predicted that Abel would go to the wrong room and end up in Emmeline's room, benefitting her.

If not for stealing Emmeline's son through Alondra, she wouldn't be posing as Abel's fiancee now.

She could not allow anyone from the Ryker family, especially Abel, to see Emmeline and her child.

"This is what Abel gave me." Emmeline took out a bank card. "The cardholder is Abel. It can't be wrong, right?"

"Where did you pick this up from? Do you believe in a discarded card?" Alana snatched the card and snapped it in half, throwing it into the trash.

Emmeline was momentarily stunned. It was the only thing that man left behind.

Without thinking, she slapped Alana.

"How dare you hit me? Someone, throw this mad woman and this b*stard child out!" Alana screamed while clutching her face.

The bodyguards rushed forward. Emmeline responded with a flurry of punches and kicks.

Alana and the ladies were dumbfounded.

The bodyguards lay on the ground, groaning.

Alana stared at Emmeline. Since when did she fight so well?

As Emmeline was considering whether to continue fighting, the door to the ward opened. A dignified, clear voice came through, "Who is making such a racket outside?"

The air froze. Alana shut her mouth while the bodyguards scrambled to their feet.

It was Rosaline, Lewis Ryker's wife and Abel's mother.

Oscar had two sons and three grandsons.

Abel was the son of Lewis, Oscar's second son.

Alana pointed at Emmeline. "Madame Ryker, this woman was causing trouble. I was just trying to calm her down."

"That's not true." Hesperus looked up at Rosaline. He politely yet assertively said, "Young lady, I'm here to find my daddy, not to make trouble."

Rosaline's eyes lit up as she looked down at the little boy.

This little one did resemble her eldest grandson somewhat.

"Who are you talking to?" she asked kindly.

"You, of course." Hesperus glanced at Alana, then told Rosaline, "Don't believe this woman. My mommy is not a shrew; she is."

Alana couldn't take it. "You brat, who are you referring to?"

"Young lady, did you see that?" Hesperus pointed at Alana. "Isn't she a shrew?"

Alana hastily covered her mouth, uneasy about her loss of composure.

"You should call me Granny." Rosaline patted Hesperus' head. "My grandson is about your age."

"Then I'll call you Granny. You look so kind. Maybe you are my real granny?"

Hesperus' acting skills soared, melting Rosaline's heart.

"Guards, throw these two out!" Alana panicked. "This brat is disturbing Madame Ryker."

"Don't bully people." Rosaline frowned. "Just have security escort them down."

"No need for security." Emmeline held her son's hand.

Since Abel wasn't back yet, there was no reason to stay.

"We can leave ourselves."

"Mommy!" Hesperus tugged on Rosaline's clothes and waved to Emmeline. "I want to play with Granny a bit more. I'll come back by myself later."

Emmeline was about to refuse when she saw Hesperus' big eyes blinking continuously.

Does this kid want to be undercover? He really has skills.

Nevertheless, she had confidence in her three sons as they were geniuses. No one could bully them.

Hence, she left, granting Hesperus' wish.

As she left the hospital, she received a call from her assistant. "Madam, Abel himself has contacted us. He hopes Wonder Doctor will treat Old Mr. Ryker. Will you take the job?"

"Yes. Tell him I'll go tomorrow."

One of Emmeline's hidden identities was the miracle Wonder Doctor. The Ryker family had sought her out many times, but she had not responded.

Now that Abel had personally reached out, she had to show respect to him, her children's father.

After hanging up, Emmeline got into her car to head home to her eldest son, Helios.

However, Helios was already at the airport, waiting at the exit for the man in the photo, whom he heard was his father.

Wearing sunglasses, Abel walked by with confidence. There were four bodyguards in front and behind.

His powerful aura chilled the temperature of the terminal to freezing.

"Has Wonder Doctor replied?" Abel asked coldly.

His subordinate's respectful tone carried a hint of relief as he said, "Mr. Abel, Wonder Doctor said she will come tomorrow to treat Old Mr. Ryker."

Upon hearing this, Abel's tense expression softened slightly.

Oscar's illness had stumped numerous famous doctors, and Wonder Doctor was their last hope.

Having performed countless miracles, Wonder Doctor should be able to save Oscar.

"Daddy!"

A crisp sound snapped Abel back to reality.

Looking down, he saw a miniature version of himself blocking his path.

Timothy? No, this little guy is chubbier than Timothy…

"Kid, you are…"

"Daddy, I'm your son." Helios' voice was clear.

Abel was momentarily taken aback.

Dropping his usual sharp demeanor, he crouched down and said gently, "Are you lost? I can help you find your way out and reunite you with your parents."

"No need to find my mommy. She's waiting for you with Great-grandfather," Helios said steadily. "You don't need to find my daddy as well because it's you."

"How could it be me?" Abel's lips curved slightly.

Helios answered seriously, "You can tell just by looking at me. Do you even need to ask?"

Abel removed his sunglasses and examined the little boy in front of him.

Indeed, this little guy did resemble him.

"My son isn't you…" Abel smiled. "You must be Adrien's kid. You certainly look like a Ryker."

"But Mommy said my daddy's name is Abel."

"Who is your mommy?"

"Emmeline."

Emmeline?

Abel shook his head. He was certain he didn't know this woman.

…

When Emmeline returned to the cafe, her phone suddenly rang. An unfamiliar number was displayed.

She answered the phone. "Hello, it's Nightfall Cafe. Would you like to place an order?"

A cold voice came from the other end, "Your son is with me."

"This scam is too amateurish. I'm not falling for it."

Emmeline then hung up, but the phone rang again.

"You scammer…"

"I'm Abel."

Abel?

Emmeline was about to curse but paused when she heard this. Her heart skipped a beat.

It's him. This man has finally appeared.

It has been five years since I gave birth to his child, but I haven't seen his face yet.

Does he look like the kids?

"Where are you?" Emmeline's voice was icy.

Abel, irritated at being mistaken for a scammer, scoffed. "Your son is hungry. He's eating at Burger King in the airport."

Only then did Emmeline realize Helios wasn't upstairs. He had gone off on his own again.

Emmeline immediately rushed out.

…

Forty minutes later, Emmeline arrived at Burger King in the airport.

As she opened the glass door, she saw Helios sitting at an orange table and happily munching on a burger.

His chubby little legs swung back and forth on the chair.

Beside him sat a man in a dark suit with a powerful presence that almost made Emmeline shut the door.

She squinted her enchanting eyes at him.

This man must be about six foot three.

He looks like he has undergone special forces training, as he has sharp features and a noble demeanor.

No wonder my kids are so exceptional.

"Are you the child's mother?" Abel was the first to speak.

Honestly, the delicate Helios had already made him think that his mother must be a beauty.

However, he hadn't expected her to be this stunning.

Calling her breathtaking was no exaggeration.

Abel couldn't deny that he, who had never been moved by a woman, was momentarily dazed.

"Yes, Mr. Ryker."

Abel sneered. "Did you teach your child to call everyone Daddy?"

"He has only one father," Emmeline coldly replied. "Five years ago, in early autumn, while it was raining, you left behind a bank card with ten million on it at the Grand Struyria Hotel."

"It sounds like a romantic tale." Abel sneered. "However, I don't have time for your fantasies."

"Abel!" Emmeline shouted angrily. "You left me with a child and now refuse to acknowledge it."

Just then, a bodyguard stepped in. "Miss, Mr. Abel has been abroad all this time. You must be mistaken."

"How do you explain the bank card with your name on it?"

Abel glanced up. "Where is this bank card?"

"It's right…" Emmeline reached into her pocket but found it empty. She remembered that Alana had broken it and discarded it.

"It got lost."

Abel sneered mockingly. "I've seen many women like you."

Clearly, he considered Emmeline to be one of those manipulative, foolish women.

Emmeline was displeased with the way he looked at her, but without evidence, she had no ground to stand on.

Pursing her lips, she suddenly moved closer to him.

A bodyguard tried to block her, but she gracefully spun past him and reached Abel.

The bodyguard's face tensed as he was ready to strike, but Abel raised a hand to stop him.

Then, with a swift motion, Abel caught Emmeline in his arms. He encircled her waist with one hand, his deep eyes probing hers.

Nevertheless, Emmeline quickly slipped out of his grasp. She then casually plucked a hair from Abel's head.

Abel narrowed his eyes. "What are you trying to do?"

"Just do a test to see if you are the father of my child." Emmeline smiled slyly.

"Such low tactics and utterly unoriginal." Abel stood up and straightened his suit, ready to leave.

"Ms. Louise, take your son and keep an eye on him. Stop having him call everyone Daddy."

"Wait!" Emmeline blocked his path and looked directly at him.

"Are you back to marry Alana?"

Upon hearing Alana's name, Abel's face suddenly darkened as he recalled the scene from five years ago when she drugged and set him up. "What's it to you?"

"If you are, even if the child is yours, I won't look for you again."

"I'm not." Abel's expression was icy. "I don't know Alana well."

Ring—

Emmeline's phone suddenly rang. She glanced at it and saw that it was Endymion calling.

Her heart skipped a beat. Endymion was the only one who went to kindergarten today. He wouldn't call unless something was wrong.

Could something have happened?

She quickly stepped aside to answer.

"Mommy, I'm heading home."

"Why?"

"The teacher said if I don't leave, the kindergarten would have to close."

"What?" Without hesitation, Emmeline opened the glass door and rushed out.

The bodyguards couldn't stop her.

Helios leisurely waved his chubby hand from the chair. "Goodbye, Mommy. Drive safely."

The bodyguard lowered his head. "Mr. Abel, we failed in our duty."

"You underestimated her."

The bodyguard glanced at the adorable yet troublesome little boy on the chair. "What should we do with this little guy?"

Abel's face was gloomy, but it seemed he had no choice but to take the little one home.

His mommy seems quite brainless. She's running off after a phone call, leaving her child behind…

…

An hour later, Emmeline met with the kindergarten teacher.

The teacher looked apologetic as she said, "Madam, someone from the Ryker family came and said that either your son leaves or the kindergarten shuts down. Our principal decided it was best for Moon to go home for now."

Emmeline squinted.

The Ryker family has time for such trivial matters? It shouldn't be.

She suspected it was her stepmother's niece, Alana, who did it. Only she would be so idle.

Emmeline smiled, "Well, the kids don't like school anyway, so let them play at home for a few days."

After saying goodbye to the teacher, Emmeline drove her old Phaeton back to the cafe. Endymion was upstairs in the study, playing on the computer.

Emmeline patted his fluffy head and asked, "Moon, are you hungry?"

"No." Endymion's eyes remained glued to the screen. "Is Star still at Great-grandpa's place?"

"Yes. He's playing there for a while."

"Sun is moving in that direction, too."

"He's in Abel's car. Abel is visiting his grandpa in the hospital."

"How did your talk with Daddy go?"

"Not well," Emmeline answered. "He refuses to admit it."

"Hmph!" Endymion puffed up his cheeks. "A sc*mbag!"

Emmeline laughed. "He seems decent so far, probably not a sc*mbag."

"Then why won't he admit what he did? We are all four years old."

"I still haven't figured it all out." Emmeline scratched her head. "I'm a bit confused too…"

Bang! Bang!

There was a loud knocking downstairs, followed by a woman's scream. "Emmeline, get down here!"

It was Alondra.

"Stay here." Emmeline patted Endymion's head. "I will go check it out."

"Okay." Endymion nodded. "Call me if you need help."

"Got it, boss." Emmeline smiled and hurried downstairs.

Her son had such an aura. Now that she thought about it, he seemed more like Abel.

"Emmeline, are you tired of living?" Alondra yelled up the stairs. "Why would you offend the Ryker family? Do you think you can afford to provoke them? Now the Louise family's business is ruined, thanks to you. How could we survive? If it weren't for Alana pleading for us, we'd be destitute!"

Alana?

Only then did Emmeline notice that Alana had come along.

In a white dress, she stood arrogantly at the door, scaring away a few customers who wanted to come in for coffee.

Emmeline held onto the railing and jumped down the remaining stairs.

Alana sneered with folded arms. "My dear Emmeline, you're a mother now, yet you act like a wild child. Will you die if you don't act out?"

"Will you die if you don't talk?" Emmeline grabbed Alana's delicate chin. "Get out of my way and stop pretending to be a damsel in distress."

Alondra slapped Emmeline's hand away. "Don't be rude to my niece. She's going to marry into the Ryker family and become their daughter-in-law."

"Well, congratulations to her." Emmeline sneered.

Alana arrogantly lifted her chin. "You're jealous because you had a child out of wedlock with no one to take care of you. Too bad you don't have my luck."

"You have two minutes to get lost, or you'll regret it."

"Still acting tough!" Alondra shouted. "The Ryker family cut off the Louise family's business. Your dad was so angry that he passed out. Only Alana pleaded for us. How dare you offend her?"

At the mention of Maxwell, Emmeline's defiance waned. Despite everything, he was her father, and the thought pained her.

"Apologize to Alana," Alondra demanded. "Do you not want your kids to attend kindergarten?"

"So it was you who meddled." Emmeline stepped toward Alana, ready to slap her, but her wrist was grabbed.

She turned to see her brother, Ethan Louise.

"Emma, give our family a way out. I'm also facing unemployment."

"What's wrong?" Emmeline pulled back her hand and looked at Ethan's handsome yet somewhat timid face.

"I got a call from Louise Corporation. As you offended the Ryker family, they're going to fire me. How will I feed my family?"

"Indeed. Emma, please have mercy on us." Emmeline's sister-in-law, Grace Cooper, came in.

She sobbed as she said, "I was supposed to interview the top families in Struyria for today's headline, but the station received a call from the Ryker family and canceled it. Now I can't complete my tasks for the month."

"Haha!" Alana laughed. "Emmeline, you're a jinx. You've ruined the livelihood of your entire family."

"Emma?"

"Emma?"

"Aren't you going to apologize to Alana?"

"What kind of apology does she want?" Emmeline sneered.

"Never appear before the Ryker family again." Alana's eyes were filled with malice as she stared at Emmeline's enchanting face.

She wanted to scratch her flawless skin, but she couldn't get close to her.

She realized that even two or three men couldn't handle her.

"I'll promise for Emma," Ethan quickly said. "We can't afford to provoke the Ryker family. It's better to avoid trouble."

"That's not enough," Alana said. "Emmeline insulted me. I'm the future daughter-in-law of the Ryker family. If they find out, the Louise family won't survive. I can't always protect you for Auntie Alondra's sake."

"Exactly." Alondra glanced triumphantly at the siblings. "My niece is showing you great leniency."

"We'll listen." Ethan quickly nodded. "I'll apologize to Alana on Emma's behalf. I'm sorry…"

"Shut up!" Emmeline pushed Ethan aside and threw a cup of cold coffee at Alana's face. "Stop this act. If you don't leave now, you'll regret it."

“Emma!” Ethan shouted, “Louise Corporation is really going to fire me if you do that!”

“Emma! Do you really want me to lose my job?” Emma exclaimed.

“Go and beg Alana for help!”

“Apologize to Alana!”

“Ugh, this is annoying!” Emmeline dropped her head down. Alana proudly lifted her head up, awaiting for Emmeline’s apology, but instead, Emmeline turned around to make a call.

“Yes, ma’am?”

“Send a big order to my brother; the type of order with a commission of more than half a million dollars. Then, arrange an interview between Grace and a famous figure in Struyria!”

“Yes, ma’am!”

After Emmeline hung up the phone, she returned to the cafe just as Ethan and Grace were apologizing to Alana. As Alana dared not go too far with Emmeline’s patience, she arrogantly stomped out of the cafe with Alondra. Soon, Ethan and Grace’s phones rang. They picked it up and left the scene with their faces brimming in joy again. Emmeline finally returned upstairs, remembering that she had to cook for her child. However, there was no sign of Moon in the study room, besides a note on the table, which Emmeline picked up to read.

“The Sun and the Star have gathered, except the Moon. I’m going too. I’ll see you soon, mommy.”

“Damn it!” Emmeline crumbled up the note. All three of her sons were now headed toward Abel!

As soon as they arrived at the hospital's entrance, Abel stepped out of the car, and the chauffeur took off toward the basement parking lot. With Helios fast asleep in his arms, Abel resisted the temptation to nibble his lovely plump cheeks. Although Abel had a son of similar age, it was his mother, Rosaline, who had been raising him. Having only seen images of his son, Abel wondered if his kid would be as adorable as the one in his arms.

After receiving word that her son was on his way, Rosaline waited patiently in the foyer for him to arrive. Her eyes lit up when she saw him. “Abel, my dear boy!”

“Hey, mom,” Abel greeted back. As he was often away from home, he had little opportunity to speak with his mother. Rosaline noticed the child in his arms and instinctively reached her hands out to carry him.

“Good boy. I didn’t know you went home and brought Timothy along,” she said.

“No,” Abel explained while passing Helios to his mother, “This is Helios. I haven’t met Timothy yet.”

“Helios?” Rosaline frowned. With Hesperus upstairs, she was taken aback by another unknown child! They also looked very identical to each other, perhaps…

Rosaline’s heart trembled as she asked, “Whose child is it?”

“He said his mother is Emmeline Louise.”

Emmeline again? Rosaline frowned upon hearing Emmeline’s name. At this point, that wretched woman had built a reputation for herself in Struyria! Despite being frustrated, Rosaline could not deny the adorable and chubby little boy in her arms. It would have been wonderful if Helios and Hesperus were her grandchildren too.

“So, is it true that Emmeline gave birth to your children?” Rosaline raised an eyebrow at her son.

“I only met one woman.” Abel said firmly, “Five years ago when I returned to fulfill my duty as a member of the Ryker family.”

“But they look so similar to you.” Rosaline was about to suggest Abel to take a paternity test but ended up believing her son’s claim that Alana was the only woman he had slept with. Unfortunately, Abel despised Alana for her malicious scheme. Despite Alana giving birth to Timothy, he refused to acknowledge her as his wife and put off getting married.

They went to the highest floor and visited Oscar. From the looks of it, his condition had not improved. After a while, Abel walked out of his room with a somber face.

“Don’t worry,” Rosaline reassured Abel with Helios in her arms, “Your father had asked for the Wonder Doctor and the doctor agreed to treat your grandfather tomorrow.”

“Alright then.” Abel massaged his forehead as he responded, “I’ve heard the doctor’s superb medical skills. At least there’s hope for grandpa.”

“Let’s head back to the mountain villa to rest. You must be tired from taking such a long flight.”

“Yeah!”

Suddenly, Hesperus emerged from the resting area opposite of them. “You must be daddy, seeing how handsome and stylish you are.”

“Timothy?” Abel frowned. “Why are you here? Aren’t you supposed to be in school?”

“This isn’t Timothy!” Rosaline exclaimed embarrassingly, “This is Star, Hesperus!”

“Hesperus? Whose son is this?” A chill went down Abel’s spine as he could already somewhat guess the answer.

“It’s Emmeline’s.”

Abel felt his words were stuck at his throat. He brought back a Sun and now a Star had been waiting for him. What’s with that damn Emmeline? He could feel his head spinning, but he could not say no to the adorable boy staring at him with wide, hopeful eyes.

“I’m not your daddy, but I can’t abandon you here until your mom picks you up. Follow me.”

“Thanks, daddy!” Hesperus beckoned to Abel to pick him up with open arms.

“Sun is sleeping.” Hesperus pointed at Helios and giggled. “Teehee, he’s even drooling!”

Rosaline was overjoyed after seeing Hesperus and Helios. Oh, how she wished they could have been her grandchildren instead!

They then made their way to the elevator and waited for it to arrive. Ding dong! Both Abel and Rosaline nearly passed out when they saw another kid in the elevator as the door opened! Abel felt like he had poked a hornet’s nest as he was surrounded by these adorable kids.

“And you are…” Abel took a deep breath to calm his nerves as he crouched down while speaking to the kid.

“Daddy!” The child chirpily responded, “I’m your son, Endymion…”

“You’re the moon then?”

“Yeah!” Endymion’s obsidian black eyes glimmered. “The sun, the moon and the star have gathered! We’re all your sons.”

“Luca,” Abel mumbled to his assistant as he stumbled backwards. “Lend me a hand.”

~

Although Alana was not allowed into the Ryker family’s residence according to her will, she quickly learned that Abel brought three children back home. It was then she realized that Sun, Moon and Star were also Emmeline’s children!

What the? How did Emmeline manage to give birth to four kids?!

Alana ran back to the Louise residence and got straight to the point with Alondra after seeing that Maxwell was not there.

“Auntie, how could you be so clumsy back then? I mean, why didn’t you take all four of her children?”

“You want all of her children?” Alondra was in the midst of applying a silk face mask as she spoke. “Your aim was to have a child of the Ryker family’s bloodline. You and Abel can always try for another baby. If I gave you all four of them, how are you able to justify getting another one?”

“I guess so…” Alana mumbled before pinching her leg in frustration. “I can’t believe Abel entered the wrong room five years ago after returning home! I clearly drugged him and was waiting for him in the next room!”

“We also shouldn’t have kicked Emmeline out of the house on that day. Otherwise, there wouldn’t have been a misunderstanding!”

“What do I do now? Those three rascals are getting in my way!”

“What are you panicking about?” Alondra responded, “Didn’t you bribe the supervisor from the Biology Department of Ryker’s Hospital? If the Ryker family wants to get a paternity test, the results should come from that lab right?”

Instantly, Alana’s face flushed red and lowered her head as she mumbled, “I’ll call him later then.”

“Huh?” Alondra tilted her head to look at Alana. “Your face is getting red, Alana. What’s wrong with calling Dr. Reid?”

“It’s not that simple!” Alana started squirming uncomfortably. “It’s risky to try and fool the Rykers. Besides, Dr. Reid agreed to work with me in the first place because… because…”

“You slept with him?” Alondra gasped.