Ambush of the Quadruplets novel Chapter 11

Emmeline hailed a cab after leaving the hospital.

Helios, Endymion, and Hesperus were still in the Ryker home. She had to pick them up.

Alana claimed Adrien Ryker to be the father to her three children and that revelation was a tough pill to swallow.

She had to know who the father was no matter who he turned out to be.

What if Hesperus’s blood disorder relapsed?

Despite her status as the child’s biological mother, they were not a match.

The driver found the location of Ryker Mansion through Waze.

“There are two of them listed,” the driver started. “Landon or Lewis? Which one are you going to?”

“Lewis,” Emmeline answered.

Her assistant, Benjamin, had thoroughly investigated the Ryker family.

Abel had brought Timothy home fairly quickly.

All three children, Helios, Endymion, and Hesperus rushed up to him to greet him.

“Are you okay? You had us worried.”

“Your arm’s bruised. Does it hurt?”

“If Mommy were here, she would be heartbroken!”

“I met a really pretty lady today,” Timothy explained. “She looks like how I imagined Mommy to be!”

“She’s definitely nothing compared to our Mommy.”

“Our Mommy is pretty. She’s the prettiest woman alive!”

“Yeah! She’s the most beautiful person to walk on land.”

“But she wasn’t just beautiful. She could fight too,” Timothy argued. “She jumped and caught me. She’s a hero!”

“Our Mommy can fight too. She can jump from the second floor to the first like it’s nothing.”

“Are you sure you’re not talking about our Mommy, Timothy?”

“Huh?” Timothy puffed out his cheeks. “How would I know? I’ve never seen your Mommy.”

“Mommy will be here to pick us up soon. You can meet her in a bit.”

“Timmy,” Rosaline called from the stairs. “You gave Granny a scare. Are you okay?”

“Just a scratch,” Abel answered. “He seems fine otherwise.”

“Thank God!” She exclaimed. “He fell from such a high place. If it weren’t for that woman, I would have lost a grandchild!”

“I’m okay,” Timothy attempted to soothe her nerves. “Don’t be sad, Granny.”

“I’m not sad anymore.” She picked him up in her arms. “Granny wants to thank the lady for saving you. Our family owes her!”

“Timothy!” Alana clambered in, complexion pale as a sheet as she shrieked his name.

“What are you doing here?” Rosaline fumed. “It was you who almost killed my grandson!”

“I…”

“What? I now have three other grandchildren. You are going to face my wrath if you hurt Timothy!”

“Madame Ryker!” Alana had tears in her eyes. She was more than aware Timothy was her only leverage in the Ryker family.

“Forget it!” Abel frowned. “All that matters is that Timmy is safe!”

“You should take your grandfather’s advice.” Rosaline rolled her eyes at Alana as she spoke to Abel. “Propose to Wonder Doctor, marry her, and give me some grandchildren. The Lane girl can be sent on her way!”

Alana turned from pale to sallow. She pursed her lips and nearly fainted from exasperation.

“Madame, Mr. Abel,” the butler started. “Ms. Louise has arrived to pick up her children.”

“Mommy’s here!” Helios, Endymion, and Hesperus rushed out.

Timothy also scrambled out of Rosaline’s hold.

He wanted to see for himself just how beautiful their mother was. Was she as pretty as the lady who saved him?

“Mommy!”

The triplets toddled to the automatic gates where Emmeline was waiting.

Timothy was taken aback. “It’s the pretty Miss!”

Emmeline was no less surprised. “Hello? Do you live here?”

“Mmhmm. This is my home. My name is Timothy Ryker!”