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.

there is something much more important than

stretched out

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

their brows, Frank whispered, Grandpa, that’s enough. Don’t incite them

Rowan replied without burden. After returning his gaze to the toddlers, he continued, “You agree that relationships can influence

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

true,” the old man

too. So, if you want to maintain the honor and

no longer remain silent.

speaking, “Poor people who have nothing to be proud of,

twins’ lips suddenly trembled. Their eyes flickered,

say that, Great Grandpa? Mommy is not poor.

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yi U, CIOLIICO,

dress and a crown.” Emily started to pout.

right? You even have to collect coupons to be able to eat ice cream

puffed out his cheeks. As his heart got hotter, his face was turning red. “But Mommy has a lot to be proud of. Mommy is smart, kind, and

appreciate her? No, Kids. Therefore, to be part of Harper

haven’t?” Emily shook her head with

like this, I won’t be polite.” Louis stood up on the bed. His head was slightly bowed and his

If it’s like this, we’d better stay as Emily and

about the future, not the past. If you want to have a better life, you have to leave your mother and

the one who should think wiser. We are good children. Good children never leave their

is right.

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jaw, Frank got the twins off the bed. “Kids, can we go now?

I don’t know how we can clear it,” Louis

mind, Louis. Let’s not think about him anymore. I’m tired. We should think

His heart was heavy watching

very wise. We had better plan the party. Now, say

you, Great Grandpa. I

Great Grandpa. I hope your heart

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