S21 71. Bitter Reality

Melanie got up and walked quickly towards her daughter. The others immediately stepped aside, while Emily ran towards Philip. Barbara quickly protected her wound.

“Oh, my sweet daughter. Are you not sick anymore? People said you needed to be hospitalized for a few days. I wanted to visit you, but they didn’t allow me. They were afraid I would be hysterical.”

Melanie stroked Barbara’s hair, as she usually did. However, Barbara felt strange. She couldn’t even smile

“Yes, I’m getting better. How are you Mom? Are you getting better too?” Her voice was hoarse.

“I’m not sick. I just miss you, Darling. But now, you’re home. There’s nothing more for me to worry about. As soon as your dad comes home, we’ll have dinner together, hmm?”

Everyone was stunned. They glanced at the officers standing guard near the door in unison.

“Why is my mother like this? Are you taking care of her properly? Barbara sighed, as Melanie continued to play with her hair.

Before the officer could answer, Melanie suddenly pointed her fi at Philip. “Darling, who is this man? Is he the man you chose?”

Philip stared wide eyed, and so did Emily. The little girl kept to sh backwards, not caring if her shoes met Philip’s.

Meanwhile, Barbara’s tears spilled harder. “Yes, he’s my boyfriend, she said sadly.

Melanie’s laughter echoed. Cupping Philip’s face, she shook her head slowly.

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“Finally my daughter chose a guy. What is your name, Young Man?”

Philip’s lips trembled. He didn’t know whether the truth could be accepted or not.

Before he could answer, Barbara interrupted, “Phil. His name is Phil.”

“Phil?” Melanie’s eyebrows pressed against her forehead. Her eyeballs shook as if checking her memory.

“That’s a great name. What about your business, Phil? What company do you run?”

Philip swallowed hard. “I work with the Harper family.” He didn’t want to fake his identity.

rose. The people around her turned

” Your business must be big for Savjor to want to cooperate. It’s not wrong for Barbara to choose you. You definitely promise

of Barbara.

bit timi and lazy.

glanced sideways. Barbara was wiping her face

I won’t force her.” Philip looked at Melanie with a strange. feeling.

daughter is the loyal type. Once she loves you she will follow you anywhere. She will always defend you and be o your side, no matter what happens.”

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never thought she would hear

from her mother.

in surprise. “What’s

“Nothing, Mom. I’m just touched.” She

My Daughter, stop crying. Don’t show your ugly face to your

no longer able to speak. Without caring about

one arm.

I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you until the end.”

She patted Barbara’s

to make a choice and get married. You can’t continue to live with me. The important thing is,” Melanie suddenly whispered, “you

in the same world. Melanie had fall the world of her

Melanie gave a spotlight

furrowed. Her

pulled away, “who is this cute

her neck rose. When Melan pinched her cheek, she

niece,” Barbara’s vocal

She stroked

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“Gosh, this child is so cute. It must be because her background is guaranteed.”

Melanie patted Philip’s arm. “Phil, aren’t you excited to see your

again. Blinking, he forced his head to move.” Yeah, she’s

married, your children will be as cute as her. The sooner I can hold my grandchildren, the more complete my

words should sound beautiful to his ears. However, he realized that Melanie was looking at

not himself.

he was pretending, but because he felt sorry for Barbara. He couldn’t bear to see the girl sobbing and holding back

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