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 wait, I will

why are you so

met before, but after their first encounter, Barbara had taken to her instantly, always smiling and treating her

this was a magical feeling. It felt like

not Lucas'.

her back. "Because

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pang of guilt for using Barbara to get back at Lucas. Maybe

approached, Aveline said, "Grandma, when he comes, please don't tell

him and bully

became serious. "I won't say a

smiled and said, "Okay, I'll hide

ahead,"

as she watched Aveline hide, looking a bit excited

could Lucas bully his wife? This was unacceptable, he needed

Barbara sitting in her wheelchair with at blanket over her

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