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?”

But since Norman Harper had died, she was forced

Barbara

breath. “Mrs. Bell was too focused on her mission.

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

“Well then, why do they look like

they get along?”

other. They agree not to dwell on the past, but look forward to the future. Now, they live together

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

The relationship between husband and wife cannot be equated with the relationship

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shoulders dropped further. Her hopes were eroded until there was almost nothing left.

life’s path is decided by yourself. Whether you want to fall down regretting the situation or get up to

filled with tears. She no longer hided her face. “Do you think I can get up? But how? I can’t do anything.”

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

consider me a child?” Barbara

laugh sounded

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 their

and Emily are

It was the first time Barbara become honest

about her opinions.

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

pursed her mouth. Her eyebrows were knitted together as

me?” she asked,

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“Help what?”

many areas. Lastly, you even helped them make a cake. Can you teach me

want me to teach

too. Any skill. I

no longer contain his amusement. He broke out in

I just followed Nora and Young Lady’s instructions.

I

“But your have many

his laughter. “Do you want me to teach you how to shoot? Dive under the sea? Or jump out

skills.”