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?”

Bell left him there for going back with revenge. But since

about Jeremy?” Barbara stole a glance.

on her mission. She forgot to pick up Jeremy. When she

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

“Well then, why do they

they get along?”

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

her fingers on her lap. “Can my parents forgive each other?

not sure about that. The relationship between husband and wife cannot

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shoulders dropped further. Her hopes were eroded until

one thing I know,” Philip continued, successfully inviting a glance. from Barbara, “your life’s path is decided by yourself. Whether you want to

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

Philip nodded casually. “You just haven’t 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

child?”

laugh sounded

dreams. I don’t believe there is a single person on this earth who doesn’t

and Emily are geniuses.

the first time Barbara become honest

about her opinions.

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

were knitted together as

you help me?” she asked,

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“Help what?”

“Louis and Emily often mention you. You must be skilled in many areas. Lastly, you even helped them make a cake. Can you

me to teach you

Any skill. I also want to

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

a sand cake, I can do it. But don’t expect a real cake. Yesterday I just followed Nora and Young Lady’s instructions. They told me to break the eggs, I broke them. They told me to

I

blinked slowly. “But your have many other skills.”

laughter. “Do you want me to teach you how to shoot?

skills.”