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, Dad? Just two weeks.”

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

go home alone,” Barbara

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

“I can go home without my

let out a heavy breathe again. Not having the heart to see Barbara’s

and stepped back. “It seems that you

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became

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

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

Barbara’s forehead, Paul turned around.

fall. She couldn’t imagine

“Dad, wait.”

Paul turned his head, Barbara approached the twins. Her

Emily, thank you for 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 video call. OK?”

I

show sadness. However, her

not lie.

faces scrunched up. They thought they were ready to separate with their Aunt. But apparently the heart could

Emily suddenly whined. Her hands reached out.

Bending her knees, she hugged Emily. “Why

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

calm down. We can still work together. Technology is

tried to be

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her”

difficulty holding back tears. “Auntie, I’m sorry if I often irritate

can’t possibly forget the toddler who

it on purpose. Grandma

chuckled. Then, biting her lip, she captured Louis

faces in her

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

the train? You’ll end up

Louis’ cheek. “Of course I can. If you don’t believe me, I’ll

“Take care

the back.

“Yes, sure.”

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

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