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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.

against her forehead. “Your thought I didn’t hear?

purpose.

to threaten Barbara, asking her to keep

firm expression, Melanie stretched out her hand towards Philip. “Hand

not that I forbid you, b Barbara

“Hand it over!”

Philip’s arm. Feeling uncomfortable, the man gave up his phone. When Melanie checked, Barbara

she shouted, right in

sighed in pity. Tightening her fists, she finally put on a firm expression. “Please listen to us, Mom. We don’t mean

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contrary, we want to help her get

in front of Kara’s face. “Shut up! I don’t need your theatrics.”

on her hip, Melanie called back.

not answer the call.

cursed

her own phone. When the cellular operator greeted her, she finally came

voice was boiling and her eyes

were burning.

Melanie swept everyone with a cynical glance. “What have you said to my daughter?

Mom. Barbara is doing this for your good

“You’ll se Soon, you will

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

you…. Don’t think you can win over me. Your position is just an assistant. You don’t deserve to be friends with my daughter.”

towards

“Philip!”

“Watch out!”

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quick enough to catch it. The tension melted away

Philip.” Emily stroked her chest.

a former soldier.” Louis wiped his forehead as if there was

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

though

the twins’ gaze. The toddlers just

the twins could reply, Kara sighed again.

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

of being friends with anyone, including Barb

her

lips pursed. “Thank you, Madam. keep it in mind.”

of Grandma, we forgot to show Auntie

as well. “Now how do we contact Auntie? She

or receive a call

the last word, Kara’s

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Auntie?” Louis

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

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