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.”

“You also cry secretly?”

really. Louis always followed me, so he knew. But at least Mommy and

felt sorry for the little girl. “That must

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

Emily crawled up onto the bench. Barbara spontane held her

her small legs. After successfully

raised in hope. “What is

Emily pressed her chub cheek against Barbara’s arm. Her hands patted Barbara’s stoma and

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also strokes my hair and kisses my cheek. I feel

examining Barbara out of the corner of her eye. “Do you feel better now, Auntie?

emotion. “You’re wonderful for being able to get

so young.”

my side. I didn’t feel

I

her back again, Emily turned her

like that too? You have me, Louis, Daddy, Mommy, and Philip. We will always be there for you. Even Grandma Susan doesn’t

the layers of her tears suddenly dimmed.

you meant

mother’s place, including Mrs. Martin.”

mouth rounded. Her

get me wrong. I’m not telling Grandma Susan to re Grandma Melanie. I just want to emphasize that Grandma Susan

nodded. Her silence

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

Emily quickly shook her knees. “You can’t b

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again later. The important thing

didn’t have the heart to tell Emily that the chances of recovery

do is pray,” she said with

proudly, thinking Barbara had been comforted by her. With an adorable little

Barbara’s face.

don’t cry anymore, okay? Instead of being sad, you should focus on treating your wound. If you recover

am coming

firmly. “Yes. We’ll leave when the holiday

to meet Diana Johnson, and I’m not part of the

her hips. Her brows

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

suddenly hit Barbara. Frank also emphasized it earlier tha they were

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

mouth and smiled.

need a moment