S21 35. The Real Plan

Frank and Kara glanced at each other, not knowing how to respond. Even the twins were stunned. Only Barbara frowned secretly. She knew that her mother couldn’t possibly change without a reason.

“Grandma cooked for us?” Emily sighed, blinking.

Melanie nodded with a small smile. “Yes. There’s a special chicken salad for you.”

Emily smiled broadly. After turning her head, she saw the same expression on Louis. “It seems Grandma has changed too,” she whispered excitedly.

Louis nodded. A second later, he looked at Melanie. “Thank you, Grandma. We are happy that Grandma wants to cook for us.”

“Yeah, me too. Thank you, Grandma.” Emily put her hands to her cheeks and tilted her head.

Melanie laughed warmly. “You’re welcome. Now, let’s clean up.”

She patted Frank’s shoulder and glanced at Kara. “You too. Get ready”

Kara smiled and nodded awkwardly. “Yes, Mom.”

Frank did it too. Then, while wondering, he and the others went towards the stairs. He didn’t notice that Melanie’s smile turned crooked behind their backs.

“What are you planning, Mom?” Barbara whispered as the others disappeared from the sight. Her face was not friendly at all.

However, Melanie misinterpreted it. Smiling, she took Barbara’s hand. “Come on to your room. I have something to tell you.”

Like it or not, Barbara followed Melanie. When they arrived in the

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room, Melanie immediately patted her cheek.

“You are so great, Barbara. I’m so proud of you.”

Barbara furrowed her eyebrows slightly. The words sounded sincere to her. Even so, her suspicions still remained. “Why did you praise me?

Stroking Barbara’s hair, Melanie took a deep breath. “I know, I went too far yesterday. I shouldn’t have slapped you. I failed to control my emotions. Because of that, you want to forgive me, right?”

Barbara’s heart sank a little. Her eyes now flashed with doubt. “Yes,” she said slowly.

Dear. You are the best child in the world.” Melanie cupped Barbara’s

sit on the edge of the bed, “tell me. Where did you get such a brilliant idea? How can you

Her furrowed brows

the back of Barbara’s hand.

think I didn’t pay attention to you? I also watched that broadca Darling. I never knew that you were really good

she shook her

out a laugh. “It’s okay, My Dear. You don’t need to pretend. I do like surprises. But,

understand, Mom. You seem to have

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misunderstood.”.

I actually understand very well. You deliberately acted nice to gain their sympathy, right? I saw that your efforts were successful. You even went home

your struggle. I will also try to win their hearts. Once those people let their guard down, then we will break down their defenses. We can get everything we want, Barbara. They will

hold back her annoyance. “Do you want to seize their property too?” Her tone

to speak so loudly, Melanie hushed her. “I know you’re very excited, but you have to be careful. Our plan can’t fail, Dear. We’re getting closer to

a quick sigh, Barbara got out of bed. “Don’t you realize that your

whispered, “You call me greedy?” A second later, a quick sigh escaped her mouth.

ours. It’s mine. I’m the real Mrs. Harper,

Mrs. Harper. You’re Mrs. Harris. You should be grateful that you still have the

enough.

You’re no longer trying to survive in this house for one month

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have

“Why do you say like it’s something disgusting? I’m doing this for our future, Dear. With that

was no longer contained. “You know what?

embarrassed.”

She was suddenly

their dreams, we are busy looking for loopholes to steal

looked up. Her eyes were now so red

way? I don’t want to be labeled a bad person

do you realize what you’re talking about? Since when did you have such

I don’t want to tak anything anymore. I don’t want to hide

be free with so little money? Come on, Darling. Don’t test my patience. Get back to our plan.”

the gold, okay! I will help you, survive one month in this house. But….” Barbara

wrong with you? If you disagree, why did you

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