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.

“Your answers are correct, but there is something much more important than

stretched out

good. Don’t let bad

furrowed their brows, Frank whispered, Grandpa, that’s

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

once said that we have to be careful in making

man said, somewhat

the honor and dignity of the Harper family, do you know

no longer remain silent. “Grandpa,

kept speaking, “Poor people who have nothing to be

suddenly trembled. Their

Great Grandpa? Mommy is not poor.

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and a crown.” Emily

collect coupons to be able to eat ice cream at the library,”

has a lot to be proud of. Mommy is smart, kind, and she has children as cute as

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

you have become good again. But he haven’t?” Emily shook her head with a

Louis stood up on the bed. His head was slightly bowed and his eyes were angled upwards. “We will never leave Mommy. She has worked hard to give birth and care for us. She is the

If it’s like this, we’d better stay as Emily and Louis Martin. There’s no point in joining the Harper family if

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

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

slightly. “Louis is right. Besides, Daddy

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Rowan clenched his jaw, Frank got the twins off the bed. “Kids, can we go now? Let your great-grandfather rest so his mind

is really dirty, Daddy. I don’t know how we can clear it,” Louis said, glancing sharply.

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

heavy watching his

had better plan the party. Now, say goodbye to Great

her lips. Her shoulders drooped listlessly. “See you, Great Grandpa. I

Grandpa. I hope your heart and brain get better quickly.”

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