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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.

“Your thought I didn’t hear? You were the ones who

purpose.

speak, Melanie snapped, “Those little devils even dared to threaten Barbara, asking

Melanie stretched out her hand towards Philip. “Hand over the

jaw tightened. “Sorry, Madam. It’s not that I forbid you, b

“Hand it over!”

his phone. When Melanie checked, Barbara had already

purpose?” she shouted, right in front

on a firm expression.

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apart, at all. On the contrary, we want to help her get back

front of Kara’s face. “Shut up! I don’t need

on her hip, Melanie called back.

answer

she cursed

her own phone. When the cellular operator

number?!” Her voice was

were burning.

Melanie swept everyone with a cynical glance. “What have you said to my daughter? She has never acted this far. You

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

se Soon, you will

didn’t expect her mother-in-law to say such ha words. When she blinked, Melanie’s

you can win over me. Your position is just an assistant. You don’t deserve to be

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

“Philip!”

“Watch out!”

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was quick enough to catch it. The tension melted away in an instant.

hit Philip.” Emily

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

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

lips curved even though they were stiff. “I’m

gaze. The toddlers just grabbed his fingers, as if sending strength.

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

not a problem at all, Madam. I’m an assistant after all.

of being friends with anyone, including Barb Kara

in her words.

Philip’s lips pursed. “Thank

of Grandma, we forgot to show Auntie the

“Now how do we

call back or receive a call

Emily said the last word, Kara’s phone rang.

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Auntie?”

lips. “Shh, don’t be so loud, Louis.

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