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.”

breathing became heavier. Her lips curved downwards. ” Can you give me some

my last day in this city. I’ll have to focus on the company starting from

go home alone,” Barbara

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

“I can go home without my suitcase,” she muttered.

out a heavy breathe again. Not having the heart to see Barbara’s withered face, he let go of his

you

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chest became

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

get. Sorry if I’m a

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

tears started to fall. She couldn’t imagine her father

“Dad, wait.”

his head, Barbara approached the

our time together these past few days. I’m happy to have known you. But now, I have to go home. If you miss me, just make a

I

trying not to show sadness. However, her eyes cou

not lie.

and Emily started sniffing. Their faces scrunched up. They thought they were ready to separate

Emily suddenly whined. Her

Bending her knees, she hugged Emily. “Why are

you very much. My office will be quiet. No one will argue with me anymore.”

calm down. We can still

tried to be

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her”

lips sucked in. It was clear that he was having difficulty holding back tears.

the toddler who gave me medicine full of

the one who dropped it on

lip, she

faces in her mind.

just in different cities. It’s not difficult if we want to meet. It’s just a short train ride and we’ll

take the train? You’ll end up getting

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

closer to Barbara. “Take care of yourself,

the

“Yes, sure.”

The man’s expression was so flat, it was difficult to interpret.

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