Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S21 74. Proposal Plan

After dinner, Barbara was finally no longer languishing in her room. Instead, she sat in the back yard. Her eyes were puffy, fixed on

Melanie’s dark bedroom window. She felt silly because she expected her mother to appear there.

“Auntie.”

Barbara quickly wiped her face. As soon as she found Emily’s round face, she forced a smile. “Hey, why are you here?”

With a sad face, Emily leaned her body against Barbara’s legs. “Are you still sad? I thought you’re not sad anymore.”

Barbara pursed her lips. As much as possible, she restrained her lungs so they didn’t expand or contract too much.

“I’m not sad,” she shook her head.

“If you’re not sad, why are you alone here?”

Barbara twitched an eyebrow. She had to quickly make up an ex I’m waiting for Philip.”

“Philip is still in there. He’s working on something with Louis.”

Barbara nodded slightly. “That means I have to wait longer. No problem.”

“Then what will Auntie do here?”

Barbara looked around. “Relax, look at the night view, have some fresh air. I’m okay, Em. Your father has made me feel much bette

Blinking, Emily tilted her head. “But you still miss Grandma?”

Barbara gasped. The falsehood peeled from her face. At that

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moment, Emily grabbed her hand.

“It’s okay, Auntie. I can understand. It’s natural that you’re sad.” Emily gave her a light pat.

Barbara’s breath hitched. Her eyes filled with tears seeing the little girl’s concern. “Is that obvious?”

Emily nodded slowly. Her finger pointed to where she had been.” Actually, I was standing there for quite a long time. I could see you wiping away your tears, even though you were smiling a little.”

Barbara smiled sadly. “Am I weak?”

“No. Before we met Daddy, I always missed him. My chest felt tight. But Louis said I shouldn’t tell Mommy. So sometimes, I cried secretly.”

stunned. “You also

Louis always followed me, so he knew. But

She felt sorry for the little girl. “That must be

strong. I cry not because I’m weak, bu because I

the bench. Barbara spontane held her

weight her small legs. After successfully sitting next to Barbara, she whispered, “there is a way to make you

hope.

pressed her chub cheek against Barbara’s arm. Her hands patted Barbara’s stoma and back in unison.

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he also strokes my hair and kisses my cheek. I

you feel better now, Auntie? You aren’t so sad anymore, right?

for being able to get through those difficult times, Em, despite the fact

so young.”

have Louis, Mommy, and Grandma. They’re always by my side. I

I

her back again, Emily turned her position to

Mommy, and Philip. We will always be there for you. Even

reflected on the layers

you, Emily. I know you meant to cheer me

my mother’s place, including

Her eyes flashed

I’m not telling Grandma Susan to re Grandma Melanie. I

nodded. Her silence initiated

know, Em? I envy you. You long for someone who can still co back to

shook her knees. “You

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that Grandma Melanie can still recover. She can live with us again later. The important thing is that her treatment continues and

have the heart to tell Emily that the chances of recovery were slim. Melanie’s common sense

we can do is pray,” she said with

comforted by her. With

Barbara’s face.

focus on treating your wound.

coming along?”

leave when the holiday

Johnson, and I’m not part of the Harper family. My last name is Harris,” Barbara shook

placed her hands on her hips. Her brows

that, Auntie? Even though you are Mr. Harris’s daughter, you

also emphasized it earlier tha

someone whispered from the side. When Barbara turn around, Louis immediately lowered his

mouth and smiled.

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