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?”

Louis always followed me, so he knew. But at least Mommy and Grandma Susan didn’t

the little girl. “That

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

spontane held her tiny

you know, Auntie?” Emily sighed as she pushed her weight her small legs. After successfully

in hope. “What is

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

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hugs me like this every time I cry. Sometimes, he also strokes my

of her eye. “Do you feel better

full of emotion. “You’re wonderful for being able to get through those difficult times, Em, despite the fact that

so young.”

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

I

turned her

Philip. We will always be there for you.

reflected on the layers of

Emily. I know you meant to cheer me up. But

place,

Her eyes flashed

to re Grandma Melanie. I just want to emphasize that Grandma Susan loves you.”

nodded. Her silence

long for someone who can still co back

Barbara shrugged, Emily quickly shook her

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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 we always pray for her.”

She didn’t have the heart to tell Emily that the chances of recovery were slim. Melanie’s

we can do is pray,” she said with teary eyes.

had been comforted by her. With an

Barbara’s face.

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

coming

“Yes. We’ll leave when the holiday arrives.”

Diana Johnson, and I’m not part of the Harper family. My

on her hips. Her brows

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

also emphasized it earlier tha they were family. Little

turn around, Louis

mouth and smiled.

I need a moment