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

said as he walked

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hand. "I want my granddaughter-in-law to come with

Aveline said, "Alright."

supported Barbara and started to walk back to the small

that Lucas wasn't following. She immediately waved him over. "Grandson, come

tone she had used to call him sounded a bit insulting, didn't

walked over and supported

she'll run away, and you'll regret it. It'll be

regret is a very, very bitter feeling. You won't

understand that once something is done, it

just listened, saying

her clear eyes

he possibly

lawyer's office. If it weren't for Barbara causing a scene, they

and she forced herself

stood behind, watching the group, feeling like they were

hand suddenly squeezed the cotton candy. The fluffy treat was instantly crushed, eventually forming

Lucas helped Barbara back

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