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

walked over, "are you tired? Do

want to rest?"

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Aveline's hand. "I want my

Aveline said, "Alright."

Barbara and started to

immediately waved him

to call him sounded

over and supported Barbara. "Let's

wife, or she'll run away, and you'll regret

Lucas. "Let me tell you, regret is a very, very bitter

to understand that once something is done,

just listened, saying

glanced at him, her

How could he possibly

weren't for Barbara

bitterness spread within her, and she forced herself not to

watching the group, feeling like they were a happy family while she was just an

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

back to her room

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