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 cry

he knew. But at least

for the little

cry not because I’m weak, bu because

bench. Barbara spontane held her tiny

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

in hope. “What is it?”

cheek against Barbara’s arm. Her hands patted Barbara’s stoma and

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like this every time I cry. Sometimes, he also strokes my hair and kisses my cheek. I

later, she looked up, examining Barbara out of the corner of her eye. “Do you

get through those difficult times, Em, despite

so young.”

Louis, Mommy, and Grandma. They’re always by my side. I didn’t feel lonely, even though I missed Daddy.”

I

turned

too? You have me, Louis, Daddy, Mommy, and Philip. We will always

smiled wryly. The light reflected on the layers of her tears

you meant to cheer me up. But

mother’s place, including Mrs. Martin.”

mouth rounded. Her eyes flashed

telling Grandma Susan to re Grandma

silence initiated

I envy you. You long for someone

Barbara shrugged, Emily quickly shook her knees. “You can’t

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can still recover. She can live with us again later. The important

to tell Emily that the chances of recovery were

do is pray,” she

Barbara had been comforted by her. With an adorable little smile, she

Barbara’s face.

of being sad, you should focus on treating your wound. If you recover quickly, you can come with us to

coming

leave when the holiday arrives.”

asked to meet Diana Johnson, and I’m not part of the Harper family. My last name is Harris,”

hands on her

you say that, Auntie? Even though you are Mr. Harris’s daughter, you are Daddy’s sister. We are family.”

Frank also emphasized it earlier tha they

Louis

mouth and smiled.

Auntie. I need a