S21 43. Picnic on the Beach

“Come on,” Philip persuaded again. “You said you wanted to learn new skills. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn to socialize.”

“You think I’m a weirdo?” Barbara squinted.

Philip laughed lightly. “If not, let’s go this Saturday. After the picnic, we can hang out for a while at the mall.”

Barbara’s eyes suddenly brightened. She seemed to find a good reason to accept the offer with the impression of being forced.

“Can we go to the mall after the picnic?”

Philip nodded. “So, we’re going picnic?” Philip stuck his little finger through the iron bars.

Barbara suppressed a smile. Glancing in another direction, she linked her finger to Philip’s. “Deal.”

Since that second, Barbara’s heart couldn’t stop pounding. She couldn’t wait for Saturday to come. They were so enthusiastic when the D-day arrived, they left early in the morning.

“Where are the others?” Melanie asked as she entered the dining room. There were only four sets of tableware available.

Frank raised an eyebrow. “You don’t know? They went on a picnic.

Melanie’s jaw dropped. “Picnic? Who?”

Frank and Kara glanced at each other. They thought it was strange that Melanie didn’t know. In fact, the twins were very excited to welcome Saturday, even Barbara and Philip too, although they didn’t mention it.

“The four of them-“.

“Four?”

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Frank gasped, not expecting his mother to interrupt with a shriek.

“Yes. Louis, Emily, Barbara, and Philip.”

Melanie snorted in disbelief. “That brat….” She put her hands on her hips and gritted her teeth.

“Where do they go?”

Frank blinked. “To the beach, but they didn’t mention the specific location.”

While grimacing, Melanie grabbed her phone. She tried to contact Barbara. However, for the first time in history, her daughter’s number

was not active.

“That kid… she dares to disobey?”

wrong, Mom?” Kara could no longer remain

a picnic. Why are you angry?” Frank conti

others looking at her in confusion, Melanie took a breath. After swallowing bitter spit, she sat down in

“Nothing. Let’s eat.”

to know that Barbara had

They turned the plates awkwardly. Even Susan, she felt the air was a

enormous.

When he comes home, I won’t show

him mercy.’

They were very eager to help Philip spread the mat,

was sitting relaxed, was busy taking care of her

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car? Come on, help us!” Emily waved her hand, calling out. She looked very

“Aren’t you guys

be lazy. Come on, help. me organize the food!” Emily pointed at the

snorted. She wanted to argue. However, realizing Philip’s glance,

Auntie discuss on the broadcast today?”

put the fruit plate proudly. “Let’s just chat casually. I’m sure many people have never had a picnic like

build a sandcastle now? Auntie

her followers later.”

brother’s arm. “We have to have breakfast fi Louis. Otherwise, where will we have the energy? That’s right, isn’t Philip?”

smiled sweetly at Emily. “That’s right, Young Lady. You are

twitched. She was annoyed

what is our breakfast menu this morning? Apart from

out, almost touching the sandwich. “Can’t

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see this, Auntie? Our breakfast is right here.”

did she embarrass

small talk.” After protecting her dignity, she took a piece of bread and handed it to Philip. “You want?”

wide-eyed. Even Louis

Philip said with a faint smile.

Emily opened her palms. “Auntie, I also

mouth, Louis imitated

to.”

at all. Her heart actually warmed. She felt

spoiled.” She put one in Louis’ hand, the other in Emily’s hand. The

said, still with a banana stuffed in his

mouth.

exclaimed cheerfully. Her

about you start the live broadcast now?” Louis

putting the banana peel down. “My stomach is already growling. I don’t want

smiled slightly. She grabbed her phone, turned off the airplane mode. At that time, several

her

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