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.”

stunned. “You also

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

the little girl. “That must be really hard

cry not because

the 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

hope. “What

the shoulder, Emily pressed her chub cheek against Barbara’s arm. Her

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

she looked up, examining Barbara out of the corner of her eye. “Do you feel better now, Auntie? You aren’t

emotion. “You’re wonderful for being able to get through those difficult times, Em,

so young.”

Grandma. They’re always by my side. I didn’t feel lonely, even though

I

Emily turned her position to face

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

wryly. The light reflected on the layers of her tears

you, Emily. I know you meant to cheer me up. But no

mother’s place, including Mrs.

mouth rounded. Her eyes flashed

not telling Grandma Susan to re Grandma Melanie. I just want to emphasize that Grandma Susan loves

silence initiated

I envy you. You long for someone who can still co back to you, while

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

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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 and we always pray

Emily that the chances of

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

by her. With an adorable little smile, she reached out her

Barbara’s face.

you should focus on treating your wound. If you recover quickly, you can come with

coming

firmly. “Yes. We’ll leave when the

of the Harper

on her hips. Her brows

Auntie? Even though you are Mr.

Barbara. Frank also emphasized it earlier tha

turn around, Louis immediately lowered his hand

mouth and smiled.

a moment with