Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S21 41. Warm Talk

ips curved

Under the dim night lit by garden lights, Barbara’s lips downwards. Tears had gathered in her eyes.

“What will happen to me? After Mom and Dad divorce, should I choose one of them?”

After a moment of silence, Barbara let out a long sigh. “But I’m an adult. I shouldn’t depend on my parents anymore. Should I just live independently? I won’t be pressured anymore by Mom’s demands or Dad’s expectations.”

Suddenly, Barbara started hitting her head.

“If I had practiced being independent a long time ago, of course I wouldn’t have to worry anymore. I could rely on myself-taking care of the house, earning money.”

Barbara snorted in annoyance and grimaced. “But in reality, I can’ even cook. I don’t have any savings. I would starve to death if I tr

to survive alone.”

“Are you meditating?”

Barbara gasped. Quick as lightning, she looked back. Philip had beer standing a meter away from her with his hands in the pockets. His smile made Barbara’s tears recede.

“You’re following me again? Are you a stalker?” Barbara grumbled.

Smiling crookedly, Philip circled the bench. As he sat there, Barbara turned stiff. Her body subconsciously shifted away.

“Jeremy used to be the one who liked to sit here,” Philip said, trying to break the awkwardness.

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Barbara furrowed her brows. “Jeremy?”

Philip nodded. “Do you know the story about him? He grew up in an orphanage, just like me.”

“You want to say that I am luckier than him?” Barbara guessed curtly.

“No. I just want you to know more. Jeremy is Frank’s older brother. So, it would be nice if you got to know him too.”

Barbara was pensive. Blinking, she looked at the greenhouse in the distance. “Isn’t Jeremy Vivian’s son? Why was he raised in an orphanage?”

since Norman Harper

what about Jeremy?” Barbara stole a

was too focused on her mission. She forgot to pick up Jeremy. When she realized,

to show her face. They only met in person when Jeremy was an adult,

bobbed in confusion. “Well then, why do they look

they get along?”

have forgiven each other. They agree not to dwell on the past, but look forward to the future. Now, they live together in the late Rowan Harper’s house, doing what they should have done a long time ago. Supporting each other and filling the

fingers on her lap. “Can my parents forgive each other? Could they get back together?” she sighed,

relationship between husband and wife cannot be

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dropped further. Her hopes were eroded until there

a glance. from Barbara, “your life’s path is decided by yourself. Whether you want to fall down

eyes filled with tears. She no longer hided her face. “Do you think I can get

started yet. You know what? A baby bird won’t be able to fly if it doesn’t jump from its nest. A baby elephant won’t be able to walk if it doesn’t get up

consider me a child?”

sounded crisp.

comfort zone and pursue your dreams. I don’t believe there is a single person on this earth who doesn’t

and Emily are geniuses.

It was the first time Barbara

about her opinions.

trying. You’re not a cowardly baby bird or a lazy elephant,

mouth. Her eyebrows were knitted together as if squeezing out an idea.

help me?” she asked, making Philip

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“Help what?”

often mention you. You must be skilled in many areas. Lastly, you even helped them make a cake. Can you teach me one

want me to teach you to make a

skill. I also

could no longer contain his amusement. He broke out in laughter.

just followed Nora and Young Lady’s instructions. They told me to break

I

blinked slowly. “But your have many

how to shoot?

skills.”