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?”

going back with revenge. But since Norman Harper had died, she was forced to change her plan.”

about Jeremy?” Barbara stole a glance.

Bell was too focused on her mission. She forgot to pick

face. They only met in person when Jeremy was an adult, but not as a mother and a

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

they get along?”

the past, but look forward to the future. Now, they live together in the late Rowan Harper’s house, doing what

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

sure about that. The relationship between husband and wife cannot be equated with the

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eroded until there was almost nothing left.

inviting a glance. from Barbara, “your life’s path is decided by yourself. Whether you want to fall down regretting the situation or get

longer hided her face. “Do you think I can get up? But how? I

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

me a child?” Barbara frowned

laugh sounded crisp.

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 lose to four year old children who already run

and Emily are geniuses. I’m not.”

the first time Barbara become

about her opinions.

You’re not a cowardly baby bird or a lazy elephant, are you? Then try.”

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

you help me?” she asked, making Philip

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“Help what?”

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

want me to

skill. I

his amusement. He broke out in laughter. Barbara frowned at that. “What’s funny?”

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 stir the

I

“But your have many

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

skills.”

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