“Mm.” Rosaline hugged Hesperus tightly. “You’ll always be my dear grandson!”

Alana’s expression gradually sank as she witnessed the scene. Waves of jealousy and resentment assaulted her.

Hah! Looks like blood is thicker than water. Look at the grandmother and the father. What can possibly break those invisible ties apart?

Alana glared at Emmeline resentfully.

Why can’t I ever get rid of that woman?

While Alana was grumbling, the doctor came into the room to conduct a routine check-up, and everyone else had to leave.

“Isn’t it getting late, Abel? Shouldn’t you be at work?” Rosaline asked.

“I’ll go there later,” Abel replied. “I’m still worried about Star.”

“You don’t have to worry about my son, Mr. Ryker. I shouldn’t stop you from your work,” Emmeline said.

“You look tired. Why don’t you go home and rest, and I’ll stay here to take care of Star?” Abel looked at Emmeline with concern.

Emmeline shook her head. “Don’t worry. I’ll be okay.”

Alana rubbed her stomach and said, “That’s right, Abel. Why don’t you spend your time with me instead?”

“This isn’t the time to compare children.” Abel snorted coldly. “You should go home. There’s nothing for you here.”

“But…” Alana did not want to leave.

“I don’t need so many people worrying over Star,” Emmeline said tactfully. “You should go home, Madam.”

“Mm.” Rosaline turned around and prepared to leave.

Alana turned around and walked toward the elevator with Rosaline.

“You should go too,” Emmeline said to Abel. “Company matters are more important.”

“I’m still worried about you two.” Abel frowned.

“I said we’re okay.”

“If that’s the case, I’ll pick you up later tonight. You can call me if you need anything,” Abel said.

“Mm.” Emmeline nodded. Even though she was still cold and distant, her demeanor softened a little.

Abel turned around and went into the elevator. Luca, who had been waiting around the corner, also went inside.

Emmeline accompanied Hesperus for the rest of the day.

In the afternoon, Julianna, Helios, and Endymion came to visit.

The two boys cheered Hesperus up. Julianna praised Hesperus for being a brave boy.

After they left, a bodyguard came under Abel’s orders to deliver dinner from Nimbus Hotel. Emmeline and Hesperus ate a lot that evening.

“Looks like Abel Ryker is very dependable,” Hesperus said. “According to my observations, Adrien Ryker is nowhere near qualified.”

Emmeline sighed. “Don’t mention his name.”

“But why isn’t Abel Ryker our Daddy?” Hesperus said precociously.

I wish he’s your father too, but things didn’t turn out this way.

“Mommy, could you adults be mistaken?” Hesperus said.

“That’s impossible. I’ve seen the results myself. Your father is indeed Adrien Ryker.”

“What a pity.” Hesperus pouted.

Emmeline could not help but chuckle at his worried face.

“Don’t worry. It doesn’t matter who your real daddy is, I’ll always be here with all of you. Neither of them can claim you for themselves!”

“I’m glad to hear that.” Hesperus nodded. “I’m sure Helios and Endymion will be glad too.”

Hesperus’ condition stabilized later that night, but his body temperature remained high.

Emmeline was worried the bacteria might get into his blood, but fortunately, Adrien was available for a transfusion.

Even though Adrien might be a playboy, he was nonetheless dependable when his son needed him the most.

At the end of visiting hours, Emmeline kissed Hesperus and said goodbye to him.

“I’ll be going home. Will you be okay being alone in the hospital?”