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, Dad? Just two

later. Today is my last day in this city. I’ll have to focus on the

can go home alone,” Barbara sighed.

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

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

to see Barbara’s withered face,

back. “It seems that you are more at home and happier living

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chest became

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

get. Sorry if I’m a failed father. See you

Paul turned around. His

to fall. She couldn’t imagine her father

“Dad, wait.”

approached the twins. Her expression was hard

you. But now, I have to go home. If you miss me,

I

not to show sadness. However, her eyes

not lie.

they were ready to

Her hands

sighed softly. Bending her knees, she hugged Emily.

will miss you very much. My office will be quiet. No one will argue

calm down. We can still work together. Technology is advanced.

tried to

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her”

Louis approached with his lips sucked in. It was clear that he was having difficulty holding back tears. “Auntie, I’m sorry if I often irritate you. I hope you don’t forget me.”

can’t possibly forget the toddler who

dropped it on purpose.

Then, biting her lip, she captured Louis

faces in her

we want to meet. It’s just a

the train? You’ll end up getting lost.”

can. If you don’t believe me,

care of yourself, Auntie.” He

on the

“Yes, sure.”

Barbara glanced at Philip. The man’s expression was so flat, it was difficult to interpret. When Barbara stood up

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