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

knew. But at least

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

because I’m

crawled up onto the bench. Barbara spontane held her tiny butt so

legs. After successfully sitting next to Barbara,

raised in hope. “What is it?”

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

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also strokes my hair and kisses my cheek. I feel

up, examining Barbara out of the corner of her eye. “Do you feel better now, Auntie? You aren’t so sad anymore, right?

get through those difficult times, Em, despite the

so young.”

my side. I didn’t feel lonely, even

I

straightening her back again, Emily turned her position to face Barbara.

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

the layers of her tears suddenly dimmed.

know you meant to cheer me up.

place, including Mrs. Martin.”

mouth rounded. Her

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

nodded. Her silence initiated contemplation.

envy you. You long for someone who

quickly shook her

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

chances of recovery were slim. Melanie’s

is pray,” she said with teary

proudly, thinking Barbara had been comforted by her. With

Barbara’s face.

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

am coming along?”

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

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

placed her hands on her hips. Her brows furr

though you are Mr. Harris’s daughter, you are

it earlier tha they were family. Little by little,

turn around, Louis immediately lowered

mouth and smiled.

a moment