1. Leave Your Mother

Emily looked back at Rowan. “Then, do you want to come to our birthday party, Great Grandpa? We haven’t planned the details yet, but I guarantee it will be a fun party. This time, Louis and I each will get a birthday cake. But we will still blow out the candles together.”

“Emily’s right!” Louis continued as he shifted closer. The twinkle in his eyes grew brighter. “I can imagine there will be lots of food and games. We’re going to have fun. Then, we will take a photo together. There’s me, Emily, Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, and Great Grandpa!”

As the twins continued to chatter, Rowan closed the book roughly. The sound jolted the toddlers.

“Kids, are you proud to be part of the Harper family?”

Hearing that serious tone, Frank’s back straightened. His breath hitched. The grandfather’s expression was displeased again. Could

his worries be real now?

While the twins blinked in surprise, Rowan straightened his finger You should know one thing. Being part of the Harper family is not only a matter of pride, but also an honor accompanied by a sense o responsibility.”

Frank was about to interrupt, but Louis was quicker. “What responsibility?”

“There is a great reputation that must be maintained. For so long, the Harper family has been known as the strongest and most dignified family. We are an icon of perfection. Now, do you know what to do?”

While Frank sighed heavily, the twins fell into deep thought.

“Daddy and Great Grandpa always dress well and neatly. Do we have

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appearance melt au that poopic teapot us

too?” Emily guessed.

“And we also have to behave ourselves? Daddy and Great Grandpa

always stand straight and speak firmly,” Louis continued with round

eyes.

correct, but there is something much more

The twins stretched out

our circle good. Don’t let bad people get close to our

whispered, Grandpa, that’s

burden. After returning his gaze to the toddlers, he continued, “You agree that relationships can

his doubts, Louis nodded. “Yes, Mommy once said that we have to be careful in making friends. We should keep

true,” the old man said,

you want to maintain the honor and dignity of the Harper family, do

longer remain silent. “Grandpa, enough.”

speaking, “Poor people who have nothing to

trembled. Their eyes flickered, radiating

Great Grandpa? Mommy is not poor.

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yi U, CIOLIICO,

me a beautiful dress and a crown.” Emily started to

have to collect coupons to be able to eat ice cream at

turning red. “But Mommy has a lot

“Is that enough to make people appreciate her? No, Kids. Therefore,

again. But he haven’t?” Emily shook her head with

polite.” Louis stood up on the bed. His head was slightly bowed and his eyes

we’d better stay as Emily and Louis Martin. There’s no point in joining

that defense, Rowan’s breath began to rumble. “Think wiser, Kids. We are talking about the future, not the past. If you want to have a better life, you have to leave your mother and

are good children.

nodded slightly. “Louis is right. Besides, Daddy

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got the twins off the bed. “Kids, can we go now? Let your

mind is really dirty, Daddy. I don’t know how we can

I’m tired. We should think about something more useful,

His heart was heavy watching his children have

the party. Now, say goodbye to

“See you, Great

your heart

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