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.”

Kara said softly.

her eyebrows at Frank. “Sorry, my mother troubled you

mother too.

corners of Barbara’s lips rose slightly. For the first time, she felt that their relation was not just

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

She let out a laugh. Her left. hand

handed her the phone carefully. “You can play

“Thanks, Em.”

Her cheeks

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bags. “You’re

busy unpacking his backpack. A

for you, Philip. So you can work while

that, we also bring vitamins and food.” Emily pointed to the bag Frank had placed on the table. “Eat a lot, Philip. You need a lot of energy to look after Auntie.”

you can’t get sick.”

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

Boss. You guys are very caring. But that’s not a problem for me. Taking care of your Aunt is

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

furrowed at the idea. However, before he had time

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

besides, we can still ask other bodyguards

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

together. She realized

a cold aura.

nobody to me. And he is a man, while I am a woman. I

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after me is also a woman

You didn’t mind it then. What’s different from now?” Philip shook

don’t know how long I

Barbara could use such an excuse. Had the girl decided not to return his

thoughts

close her eyes.” Emily raised both palms as if demonstrating the method. “Philip can even fight without

him.”

his anxiety dissolved, replaced by imagination that shouldn’t be

an adult woman. Of course she would be embarrassed

Philip closes his eyes?”

embarrassed to bathe

eyebrows arched to the max. It was Frank’s

because Daddy and Mommy are a married couple, Kids. You will understand when you grow up,” Frank explained gently.

lips pursed. His hands were folded in front of his chest. “I

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