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?

she implying that I didn't

walked over,

want to rest?"

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clutched Aveline's hand. "I want my granddaughter-in-law

Aveline said, "Alright."

and started to walk back to the small

Barbara noticed that Lucas wasn't following. She immediately waved him over.

call him sounded a bit insulting,

supported

she'll run away, and you'll regret

to Lucas. "Let me tell you, regret is

needed to understand that once something is

listened,

glanced at him, her clear eyes shimmering

How could he

the lawyer's office. If it weren't for Barbara causing

within her, and she

behind, watching the group, feeling like they were

other hand suddenly squeezed the cotton candy. The fluffy treat was instantly

and Lucas helped Barbara back to her room

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