Alanaâs knees went weak from the anger, and she nearly fell on the floor.
Emmeline! How did you bewitch Abel such that heâd willingly lower his status? Heâs head over heels for you!
While Alana was simmering in her thoughts, the butler declared, âAnnouncing the arrival of Ms.
Emmeline Louise!â
The people turned their heads toward the entrance.
A slender and beautiful young woman stepped through the ornate threshold.
She was dressed in a blue evening gown, and her chestnut hair was styled in a big wave.
She barely had any makeup on, but her beauty was enchanting, The women gasped when they looked closely at the gown she was wearing.
Is that the Serene Sea? The ultimate masterpiece by one of the best designers in the world, and only one was made?
âThatâs⦠Thatâs impossible!â Alana was shocked.
She had been waiting eagerly for Emmelineâs appearance so that she could insult her. humiliate Emmeline using her lavish status, but Emmeline had stolen the entire show!
All of a sudden, Alana thought she was so unremarkable compared to Emmeline.
âMommy!â âMommy!â âMommy!â âPretty Mommy!â
Four boys ran toward Emmeline, with Timothy trailing behind.
Tears welled up in Emmelineâs eyes. She bent down, spread her arms, and embraced the four children.
âMy babies! I havenât seen you in a few days. How have you been?â
âWeâve been great!â Helios, Endymion, and Hesperus answered. Only Timothy sheepishly lowered his head.
âTimmy.â Emmeline gently held up Timothyâs face and kissed his cheek. âWhat happened? You need to cheer up. Otherwise, Iâll be sad.â
âMm.â Timothy sniffled and forced a smile. âIâll try my best to be happy, Pretty Mommy.â
Emmelineâs heart wrenched. She hugged the little boy so close that their hearts seemed to be touching.
âI say, Rosaline,â Julianna said to Rosaline, âSomething doesnât seem fight. Timothy looks exactly like the three boys! Did Emmeline give birth to quadruplets, and someone from your family stole Timothy away?â
âThatâs utter nonsense!â Alanaâs face turned pale instantly. of me! Heâs not stolen!â
âWhy are you so worked up?â
Julianna smirked. âI was only joking with Rosaline!â
Rosaline took a closer look at the four boys and thought what Julianna said made sense.
Now that she mentioned it, it sort of makes sense. But thatâs impossible! They ran a DNA test, and Timothy is indeed Abelâs son âCome here!â Alana grabbed Timothy by his wrist and dragged him over.
âLook me in the eye! I am your mother!â
âWaah!â Timothy cried because of the pain.
âThatâs not how you treat a child!â Emmeline said angrily. âIs that how you should act as a mother?â
âIâ¦â Alana snorted coldly. âItâs none of your business!â
Emmeline was furious. âIf you donât know how to behave as a mother, Iâll teach you how to be one!â
Rosaline chided Emmeline coldly, âYouâre in no position to teach her anything!â
Julianna took a step forward and shielded Emmeline behind her. âEmma is a good mother! Look at my three grandchildren. Arenât they fine?â
âThatâs enough!â Oscar said sternly. âWhy must you bicker and argue as soon as you step through the door? Where are your manners?â
Emmeline was shocked. Is he talking about me? Why is he prejudiced against me?
Oscar said to Rosaline, âThis girl looks too bewitching. I wonât call Adrien a lucky man just yet!â
The atmosphere in the hall became tense suddenly. Rosaline froze and did not know how to react.
âHeheh!â Alana chuckled softly. She did not expect Oscar to say that.
Looks like Iâm in luck! No one in the family can possibly defy the patriarchâs words! Not so smug now, Emmeline!