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

knew. But at

chin twitched. She felt sorry for the little girl. “That must

not because I’m weak,

crawled up onto the bench. Barbara spontane held her

know, Auntie?” Emily sighed as she pushed her weight her small legs. After successfully sitting next to Barbara, she whispered, “there is a way

in hope. “What is it?”

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

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strokes

you feel better now, Auntie?

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

so young.”

They’re always by my side. I

I

straightening her back again, Emily turned her position to

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

the layers of her tears suddenly

you meant

my mother’s place,

Her eyes

wrong. I’m not telling Grandma Susan to re Grandma Melanie. I just want to emphasize that

nodded. Her silence initiated contemplation.

know, Em? I envy you. You long for someone who can still co back to

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

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

heart to tell Emily that the chances of recovery

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

comforted by her. With an adorable

Barbara’s face.

treating your wound. If you recover quickly, you can come

am coming

nodded firmly. “Yes. We’ll leave when

to meet Diana Johnson, and I’m not part of the Harper family. My last name is Harris,” Barbara shook

her

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

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

around, Louis immediately lowered

mouth and smiled.

a moment with Emily.”