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

so he knew. But

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

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

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

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

hope. “What is

her hair from the shoulder, Emily pressed her chub cheek against Barbara’s arm. Her hands patted Barbara’s

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this every time I cry. Sometimes, he also strokes my hair and kisses my cheek. I feel much better after

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

full of emotion. “You’re wonderful for being able to get through those

so young.”

and Grandma. They’re always by my

I

back again, Emily turned her position

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

The light reflected on the layers of her

you, Emily. I know you meant

place, including Mrs.

rounded. Her eyes flashed

Grandma Melanie. I just want to emphasize that Grandma Susan

Her silence

someone who can still co back

Emily quickly shook

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

froze. She didn’t have the heart to tell Emily that the chances of

we can do is pray,”

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

Barbara’s face.

you should focus on treating your wound. If

coming along?”

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

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

placed her hands on her hips.

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

tha they were family. Little

Barbara turn around, Louis

mouth and smiled.

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