S21 44. Without Barbara

“Who are they, Philip? Are they bad people?” Emily pulled Louis to hide.

behind the assistant.

“Don’t be afraid, Emily. Remember! We’ve been practicing boxing. We can fight them!” Louis showed his fists.

Instead of walking away, Barbara stayed where she was. As the

people got closer, she greeted, “Dad….” Her eyes filled with tears.

The man at the front stopped walking. While pursing his lips, he took a deep breath.

“Why don’t you reply to my messages? Don’t you miss me?”

Barbara hesitated for a moment. But then, she hugged her father. Sorry, Dad. I was too confused. I know you and Mom will separate. I’m not ready to choose one of you.”

Paul stroked Barbara’s hair and kissed her temple. Then, cupping Barbara’s cheek, he sighed, “You don’t have to choose, Darling. You an adult. And you can take turns living with Mom and me.”

Barbara gasped at that statement. “Do you come here to take me home?”

Paul looked at Philip and the twins. After a few moments, he looked back at his daughter. “Do you mind?”

Barbara glanced back. The twins were apparently watching her with. tense expressions.

“Do you want to go, Auntie? You don’t want to live with us anymore?” Emily asked in a heart-wrenching voice.

Barbara bit her lip. She looked back at Paul and whispered, “If I follow

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you now, will the inheritance be cancelled?”

Paul nodded. “Yes, but this is the only chance for us to be together. If your mother really loves us, she will definitely come back home. But if

not….”

Paul glanced at the twins. “He will remain in his son’s palace.”

Barbara lowered her head deeply. Her head was as heavy as her heart’s choices.

“Auntie,” Emily’s voice came again. “If you want to go home with your father, just go.”

“Yeah! You can visit us at any time. If you’re at our house, you won’t be free. You even had to play secret with Grandma, just for going to the beach.”

curved downwards. ” Can you give me some time,

afraid I won’t be able to pick you up later. Today is my last day in this city. I’ll have to focus on the company starting from tomorrow. You want to get money from

home alone,” Barbara

can?” Paul held his daughter’s arm. “With your mother’s character, are you

“I can go home without my suitcase,”

again. Not having the heart to see

you

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chest became tighter. “Dad….”

okay. I’m fine. As long as you’re happy, I don’t mind. Just call me when you’re free, hmm? Visit me

chance you get. Sorry if I’m a failed

forehead, Paul turned around. His back looked full of disappointment.

She couldn’t imagine her

“Dad, wait.”

turned his head, Barbara approached the twins. Her expression

these past few days. I’m happy to have known you. But

I

show

not lie.

They thought they were ready to separate with their Aunt.

whined. Her hands

softly. Bending her knees, she hugged Emily. “Why are you

very much. My office will be quiet. No one will

still work together. Technology is advanced.

to be

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her”

was having difficulty holding back tears.

laughed bitterly. “No, I can’t possibly forget the toddler who gave me medicine full of

one who dropped it on purpose. Grandma patted them out of my

Then, biting her lip,

faces in her mind.

not difficult if we want to meet. It’s just a short train ride and we’ll be together

you really take the train? You’ll end up

cheek. “Of course I can. If you don’t believe me, I’ll prove it later. So, see

care of

the back.

“Yes, sure.”

glanced at Philip. The man’s expression was so flat, it was difficult

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