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

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

felt sorry for the little girl. “That must be

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

the bench. Barbara spontane

After successfully sitting next to Barbara, she whispered, “there is a

hope.

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

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

her eye. “Do you feel

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

so young.”

by my side.

I

straightening her back again, Emily turned her position

will always be there for you. Even Grandma Susan doesn’t mind to

wryly. The light reflected on the layers of her tears

you meant to

mother’s place, including Mrs.

mouth rounded. Her eyes flashed

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

Her silence initiated

someone

shook her knees.

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

the heart to tell Emily that the chances of recovery

right. All we can do is

Barbara had been comforted by her. With an adorable

Barbara’s face.

sad, you should focus on treating your wound. If

coming

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

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

Emily placed her hands on her hips.

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

Barbara. Frank also emphasized it earlier tha they were family. Little by little, Barbara’s

from the side. When Barbara turn around, Louis immediately lowered his hand from the side of

mouth and smiled.

Auntie. I need a moment

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