S2 64. Where is Mom?

“Your aunt is awake,” Philip said.

“Really?”

As Louis and Emily stood on tiptoes, Frank and Kara approached from the other side of the bed.

“Hey,” Kara rubbed Barbara’s arm, “how are you feeling?”

Barbara blinked. Her consciousness had not yet gathered. After a while, she whispered, “Water.”

Philip hurriedly took a bottle of water equipped with a straw. The twins were stunned to see his alacrity.

“Auntie, how are you? Does it still hurt?” Emily jumped up and down a little, trying to get her face out from under the bed.

The taller Louis just had to look up and stay on his tiptoes. “We came here to give you encouragement. You must get well soon, Auntie.”

While Philip returned the water bottle, Barbara checked around. Her lips let out a little air.

“My body feels strange. I also feel nauseous.”

“It might be the effect of the anesthesia. Has she been checked again?” Frank looked at Philip.

Philip shook his head.

“Then, let me call the nurse.”

“Where’s Mom?”

Frank fell silent for a moment. His feet failed to move. All eyes were now on him, including the twins whom Philip had moved onto chairs.

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“She….” Seeing Barbara’s still weak condition, Frank curled up his lips. “She’s at home.”

“Is she okay?”

The twins rolled their eyes carefully They were curious whether their father would lie further or not. Barbara didn’t seem ready to accept reality.

Frank nodded. “She’s a little shaken up. But don’t worry. I’ve asked an expert to treat her mental condition. She’ll get better soon.”

The twins were amazed at the way their father conveyed the truth without the element of surprise.

Barbara sighed in relief. “That’s good.”

your recovery, Barbara,” Kara said softly. “Whoever recovers faster can visit

Barbara raised her eyebrows at Frank. “Sorry, my mother troubled

your mother is my mother too. She’s

time, she felt that their relation was

what we brought.” Emily took something out of her tiny sling

out a laugh. Her left. hand shifted to the edge of the bed.

carefully. “You can play

“Thanks, Em.”

sweetly. Her cheeks

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“You’re welcome,

his backpack. A moment later, he took out

for you, Philip. So you

Frank had placed on the table. “Eat a lot, Philip. You

can’t

to hear the twins’ chatter. With teary eyes, she glanced at Philip. The man just

are very caring. But that’s not

doesn’t Nora look after me here so Philip can work as usual?”

brow furrowed at the idea. However, before he had time to speak, the twins

why say that? We don’t mind if Philip leaves for a few days. Looking after Auntie is much more important.”

still ask other bodyguards for

wrinkles on her sister-in-law’s forehead. “What’s wrong, Barbara? Are

pressed together. She realized that Philip was

a cold aura.

is a man, while I am a woman. I feel

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comfortable if the person looking after me

after you before. You didn’t mind it then. What’s different from now?” Philip shook his head, not

had no choice. And it was only one night. Now, I don’t know how long I will have to be treated. What if I want to go to

use such an excuse. Had

Louis said, interrupting Philip’s thoughts and making

if Auntie is embarrassed, just tell Philip to close her eyes.” Emily raised both palms as if demonstrating the method. “Philip can even fight without looking. Helping Auntie with eyes shut must be

him.”

his

stiffness of the two people, Kara sighed in amusement. Little Angels, Auntie is an adult woman. Of course she would be embarrassed if Philip took care

if Philip closes his eyes?” Emily tilted

isn’t embarrassed to bathe

the max. It was Frank’s turn to let out

are a married couple, Kids. You will understand

in front of his chest. “I think

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