Chapter 111

Barbara's face instantly showed anger, her wrinkled features hardening. "That brat! I've told him before that a wife should be cherished, not bullied. He dares to bully you? I'll call him right now!"

She reached for her phone, which she always wore around her neck. It was an old-fashioned button phone with speed dial, and she quickly called Lucas.

"Grandma." Lucas's warm, magnetic voice came through the phone.

Barbara glanced at Aveline, who put a finger to her lips, signaling her not to mention her presence.

"Where are you, Lucas?"

Lucas replied, "I'm at home. Do you miss me, Grandma?"

Barbara huffed. "I miss you? Do you miss me? When was the last time you visited me?"

Lucas said, "I've been a bit busy lately. I'll come over right now."

Barbara responded, "Good, I'll be waiting!"

Aveline. "Just

why are

they had never met before, but after their first encounter, Barbara had taken to her instantly, always

had never experienced familial love, this was a magical feeling. It felt like Barbara

not Lucas'.

back. "Because I like

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pang of guilt for using Barbara to get back at Lucas. Maybe this wasn't the right thing to

the time for Lucas' arrival approached, Aveline said, "Grandma, when he comes, please don't tell him I'm here. I'll hide." Barbara

complained about him

"I won't say a

smiled and said, "Okay, I'll

ahead," Barbara

watched Aveline hide, looking a bit excited but

grandson a lesson. How could Lucas bully

her wheelchair with at blanket over

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