Chapter 44 Color washed off Alanas face. Abel did sleep with her. Why was he not admitting to that fact? A-Abel, I dont get what youre saying. I said I never touched you. Abel narrowed his eyes and smirked. No… Abel. Alana broke out in cold sweat. Surely, Abel did not want to own up to it in Emmelines presence. I know you dont like to be put in the spot. I dont blame you since were heading toward a shotgun wedding. Your mother said so. Youre stubborn, arent you? Abels eyes were chilly. How many times does it take for you to understand the consequences? Alana uttered in angst, I know your heart belongs to Emmeline, but Im the mother of your children. Let me keep this child. Were a family together! Abel. Unable to stand it anymore, Emmeline sternly said, Youve gone too far. I cant believe youd deny the things you do. Youre a filthy man! Emmeline, dont you trust me? Abels grimacing gaze fell on Emmeline. They had spent time together for more than a month. Was the spark and chemistry between them a lie? Why should I? Emmeline pointed at Alana. Shes carrying your child. Why are you still keeping up with the act? Dont you think it makes you a filthy animal? Yeah, Abel. Adrien jumped in. A man has to pull his weight, especially the boy of the Rykers. Ill tell Grandad if youre going to shy away from your responsibility. You can forget about taking over the Ryker household. Adam can be the next in line. I said this has nothing to do with me! Abel blew up. Cant you be a man? Adrien sneered. Abel, we were together the other night. Why wont you admit to it? Is it because of Emmeline? Alana cried. It gave the onlookers something to talk about. They whispered among themselves, unable to believe the heir of Ryker Group was an irresponsible sc*mbag! Tension ran along Abels facial line. Locking his jaw, he gnashed his teeth in rage. Oh, if only he could have his hands around Alanas neck. Alas, this was not the time or place. There was no way he could convince everybody otherwise at this point. People would only take his further defense as a denial. Besides, the matter would put the Ryker Group in a negative light. He had to let it go for now. Abel could only prove his innocence when Alana gave birth to the child. Abel, did I do something wrong? Shouldnt I have come here? Alana held onto Abels arm. Abels eyes were icy. Good timing. The child came at the right time too. You can keep the child if thats what you want, but dont be sorry. Thank you, Abel. Although feeling unsettled, Alana reflected the joy across her face. Abel owned up to engaging in an act of intimacy with her at last. He banged her, and she got pregnant. Everything was falling into place. As for Mr. X, Alana had him sent abroad. While nestling against Abels arm, Alana peered at Emmeline smugly and caressed her belly. With a discolored complexion, Emmeline turned on her heel and went upstairs. It did not take long for her to return with two gift boxes. You can have your Italian brands back, Abel! Thud! Thud! Everybody in the café was stunned as the two gift boxes crashed into Abel. The woman was tempting fate. She just dumped the stuff on Abel, the heir of Ryker Group and the mover and shaker in the capital. noveldrama Adrien freaked out. Scowling menacingly, Abel marched toward Emmeline. Abel, can you… for my sake… Abel pushed him aside. Just when everybody waited for Abel to slap Emmeline in the face, Alana let out a gleeful chuckle. Nevertheless, Abel merely stared long and hard into Emmelines eyes before finding the words. Emma, give me nine months. Ill prove to you Ive done nothing. Prove, my *ss. Emmeline held him at arms length. Who am I to you? Why should I give you nine months? Why should I trust you? The only thing you need to know is that this has nothing to do with me. Emmeline frowned. The mans windows to his soul left her nothing to go on. He impregnated the woman. Yet, Abel had the nerve to say that he was uninvolved. Why would Alana pin it on him if Abel was as innocent as he claimed? Out of all the choices, Alana could latch onto Adrien.