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S21 49. Barbara’s Call

“Are you okay?” Philip finally spoke up.

Barbara sighed. After a few blinks, the corner of her lips forced up.

“I was given a choice by my father. If I don’t contact my mother until their divorce papers are signed, I can be free later. I can accompany

thern in turn,”

“But if not?” Louis raised his eyebrows.

Barbara pursed her lips. “I’m forbidden from seeing my mother again. Because if that happens, my father is afraid he’ll never be allowed to

see me again.”

The twins frowned and clutched their chests. “That can’t happen,” Emily shook her head.

“Yeah, it’s too terrible!” Louis nodded with pursed lips.

Seeing that genuine concern, Barbara snorted a laugh. Moreover, Philip secretly took a heavy breath, Barbara’s heart tingled knowing that her presence was awaited.

“Calm down! I won’t let that happen. I’ve blocked my mother’s

number. She can’t contact me.

Louis gave two thumbs up. “Good job, Auntie. Keep your distance from Grandma.”

“Yes, that’s the only way we can meet again later.” Emily’s eyes. flashed with hope.

Suddenly, the door of the room swung opened. “Is that Barbara?”

The twins gasped. Melanie was already standing with her eyes almost popping out.

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Not getting an answer, Melanie stepped inside. Just before she managed to grab Philip’s phone, the twins pushed her back.

Sorry, Grandma. Grandma can’t talk to Auntie!”

“Yeah! Otherwise, we won’t even be able to see her again!”

Melanie let out a quick sigh. “You dare forbid me from talking to my daughter?”

“Please don’t misunderstand, Mom.” Kara pulled the twins back.” Barbara is being tested by her father. If she can refrain from

contacting you until the divorce papers are signed, she can be free to

meet us later.

thought I didn’t

purpose.

“Those little devils even dared to threaten Barbara, asking her to keep her distance from me. You think

Melanie stretched out her hand

forbid you, b Barbara

“Hand it over!”

Philip’s arm. Feeling uncomfortable, the man gave up his

shouted, right

a firm expression. “Please

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the contrary, we want to help her get

pointed her finger in front of Kara’s face. “Shut up! I don’t need

putting one hand on her hip, Melanie called

answer the call.

cursed vaguely.

clenched teeth, Melanie called Barbara on her own phone. When the cellular operator greeted her, she finally

my number?!” Her voice

were burning.

to my daughter? She has never acted this far. You must have poisoned her

rose forward. “Please calm down, Mom. Barbara is doing this for your

Philip’s phone. “You’ll se Soon,

such ha words. When she blinked, Melanie’s hand had

over me. Your position is just an assistant. You don’t deserve to be friends with

phone from Melanie’s hand slid towards Philip’s face. The twins squealed together.

“Philip!”

“Watch out!”

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man was quick enough to catch it.

God, it didn’t hit Philip.”

Philip’s a former soldier.” Louis wiped his forehead

couldn’t understand her. After sighing heavily, she faced Philip. “Are you

curved even though they

the twins’ gaze. The toddlers just grabbed his fingers,

could reply, Kara sighed again. “Please don’t take those words

“That’s not a problem at all, Madam. I’m an

are worthy of being friends with anyone, including Barb Kara

in her

Philip’s lips pursed. “Thank you, Madam. keep it

of Grandma, we

as well. “Now how do

afraid to call back or receive

Kara’s

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Auntie?”

“Shh, don’t be so loud, Louis. Grandma could hear

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