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.”

heavier. Her lips curved downwards. ” Can you give me some time,

“I’m 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.

home alone,” Barbara

daughter’s arm. “With your mother’s character, are

again. “I can go home without my suitcase,”

the heart to see Barbara’s

that you are

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became tighter. “Dad….”

failed. “It’s okay. I’m fine. As long as you’re happy, I don’t mind. Just

I’m a failed father. See you

Paul turned around. His back looked full of disappointment.

She couldn’t imagine her father surviving and fighting alone.

“Dad, wait.”

Barbara approached the twins. Her expression was hard to

thank you for our time together these past few days. I’m happy to have known you. But now, I have to

I

smiled, trying not to show sadness. However, her eyes

not lie.

were ready to separate

suddenly whined. Her hands reached

knees, she hugged Emily. “Why are you crying? This

will miss you very much. My office will be quiet.

can still work together.

tried to be

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her”

holding back tears. “Auntie, I’m sorry if I often irritate you. I hope you don’t

bitterly. “No, I can’t possibly forget the toddler

the one who dropped it on purpose. Grandma patted

chuckled. Then, biting her lip, she captured Louis

in her

in different cities. It’s not difficult if we want to meet.

the train? You’ll end

If you don’t believe me, I’ll prove it later. So, see you later, hmm?”

to Barbara. “Take care of yourself, Auntie.” He

on the back.

“Yes, sure.”

so flat, it was difficult to interpret. When Barbara stood up again, Philip

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