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

Jeremy?” Barbara stole a

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

face. They only met in person when Jeremy

then, why

they get along?”

past, but look forward to the future. Now, they live together

“Can my parents

about that. The relationship between husband and wife cannot

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shoulders dropped further. Her hopes were eroded until there was almost

“your life’s path is decided by yourself. Whether you want to fall down regretting

longer hided her face. “Do you think I can get up? But how? I can’t do

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

child?” Barbara frowned in annoyance.

laugh sounded crisp.

on this earth who doesn’t have any abilities. You don’t want to lose

Emily are geniuses. I’m

It was the first time

about her opinions.

a cowardly baby bird or

were knitted together as if squeezing out an idea.

she asked, making

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“Help what?”

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

“You want me to teach you to make a

are fine too. Any skill.

his amusement. He broke out

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

I

slowly. “But your have

want me to teach you how to shoot? Dive under the sea? Or

skills.”