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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.

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

purpose.

quickly. However, before she could speak, Melanie snapped, “Those little devils even dared to threaten Barbara, asking her to keep her distance from

a firm expression, Melanie stretched out her

Madam. It’s not that I forbid you, b Barbara

“Hand it over!”

arm. Feeling uncomfortable, the man gave up his phone. When Melanie checked, Barbara had

shouted, right in front of

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

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apart, at all. On the contrary, we want

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

hand on her hip, Melanie called back. However,

answer

she cursed vaguely.

When the cellular operator greeted her, she finally came to her senses.

blocked my number?!” Her voice

were burning.

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

calm down, Mom. Barbara is doing this for

“You’ll se

mother-in-law to say such ha words. When

win over me. Your position is just

towards Philip’s face. The twins squealed

“Philip!”

“Watch out!”

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quick enough to catch it.

it didn’t hit Philip.” Emily stroked

his forehead

After sighing heavily, she

nodded. His lips curved even though they were stiff. “I’m okay, Ma’am.”

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

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

at all, Madam. I’m an assistant after

including Barb

in her

the code, Philip’s lips pursed. “Thank you,

Louis groaned. “What a shame! Because of Grandma, we forgot

pursed as well. “Now how do we contact

afraid to call back or receive a call from

word, Kara’s phone rang. Everyone immediately widened their eyes.

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Auntie?” Louis

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

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