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.”

was stunned. “You also cry secretly?”

followed me, so he knew. But at least

felt sorry for the little girl. “That must be really hard for

think I’m strong. I cry not because I’m weak, bu because I love Daddy too much.”

bench. Barbara spontane held her tiny butt so she wouldn’t fall.

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

in hope.

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

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strokes my hair and kisses my cheek. I feel much better after

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

wonderful for being able to get

so young.”

by my side. I didn’t feel lonely, even

I

turned her position to

Daddy, Mommy, and Philip. We will always be there for you. Even Grandma Susan doesn’t mind to consider

reflected on the layers of her tears

know you meant to cheer

my mother’s place, including

mouth rounded. Her eyes flashed innocently.

re Grandma Melanie.

nodded. Her silence

someone who can still co back to you, while I….”

Emily quickly shook her knees. “You can’t

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

the heart to tell Emily that the chances of recovery were slim. Melanie’s common sense had drifted too far.

is

her. With an adorable little

Barbara’s face.

focus on treating your wound. If you recover quickly, you can come with us to see Grandma Diana.”

coming

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

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

Emily placed her hands on her hips. Her brows

Even though you are Mr. Harris’s daughter, you are Daddy’s sister. We are

tha they were family. Little by little, Barbara’s heart

When Barbara turn around, Louis immediately lowered

mouth and smiled.

I need a moment with Emily.”