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 had died, she was forced

about Jeremy?” Barbara stole

was too focused on her mission. She forgot to pick up Jeremy.

person when Jeremy was an adult, but not as a mother

bobbed in confusion. “Well then, why do

they get along?”

they live together in the late Rowan Harper’s house, doing what they should have done a long time ago. Supporting each other

gaze dropped to her fingers on her lap. “Can my parents forgive each

relationship between husband and wife cannot be equated with the

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eroded until

decided by yourself. Whether you want to fall down regretting the

no longer hided her face. “Do you think

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 from the

consider me a child?” Barbara frowned in annoyance.

laugh sounded crisp.

you a human child? Get out of your comfort zone and pursue your dreams. I don’t believe there is a single person on this earth who doesn’t have any abilities. You don’t want to

Emily are geniuses. I’m not.”

smiled faintly. It was the first time Barbara become honest

about her opinions.

You’re not a cowardly baby bird or

eyebrows were knitted together as if squeezing out an

me?” she asked,

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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

burst out laughing. “You want me to teach

other skills are fine too. Any skill.

no longer contain his amusement. He broke out in laughter. Barbara frowned at that.

just followed Nora and Young Lady’s instructions. They told me to break the eggs, I broke them. They told me to stir the

I

Barbara blinked slowly. “But your have

want me to teach you how to shoot? Dive under the sea? Or jump out of a plane? Those are

skills.”