Chapter 28

Lucas frowned and hung up the phone, then walked out.

In the garden, Sophia had already approached Barbara. She held out a cotton candy shaped like a kitten. "Madam Barbara, look at this cute little kitten."

Barbara's eyes lit up when she saw the cotton candy, but she didn't take it. Instead, she tugged on Aveline's hand.

"Granddaughter-in-law, you get me cotton candy. I don't like kittens; I like bunnies."

From the moment Sophia appeared, Aveline had instinctively tensed up. But when she heard Barbara's voice, she suddenly relaxed. An indescribable feeling welled up inside her, making her feel a bit sad and "Okay, I'll get you one," Aveline said.

Barbara smiled brightly. "My granddaughter-in-law is the best."

Sophia, still holding the cotton candy, froze awkwardly. She slowly withdrew her hand and looked at Aveline. "Madam Barbara likes you very much."

Aveline replied calmly, "She just happens to find me pleasing."

Sophia smiled slightly, lowering her eyes with a hint of

displeasure flashing in them.

'What did she mean by that?

implying that I didn't

as he walked

want to rest?"

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want my granddaughter-in-law to

Aveline said, "Alright."

and started to walk back

steps, Barbara noticed that Lucas wasn't following. She immediately waved

used to call him sounded a bit

over and supported Barbara.

delighted. "Grandson, you need to cherish you wife, or she'll run away, and you'll

Lucas. "Let me tell you, regret is a very, very bitter feeling. You won't be able to

needed to understand that once something is done, it couldn't be

just listened,

her clear eyes shimmering

How could he

for Barbara causing a scene, they would have filed for a divorce by

her, and she forced herself not to

behind, watching the group, feeling like they were a happy family

The fluffy treat was instantly crushed, eventually forming a lump that she tossed into the

helped Barbara back to her

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