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

She felt sorry for the little

not because I’m weak, bu because I love Daddy too much.”

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

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

eyebrows raised in hope.

cheek against

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I cry. Sometimes, he also strokes my hair

of the corner of her eye. “Do you feel better

get through those difficult times, Em, despite

so young.”

by my side. I didn’t feel lonely, even though

I

back again, Emily turned her position to face Barbara.

Daddy, Mommy, and Philip. We will always be there for you.

smiled wryly. The light reflected on the layers of her

know you meant to cheer

mother’s place,

rounded. Her

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

silence

you. You long for someone who can still co back

Emily quickly shook her knees. “You can’t

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

tell Emily that the chances of recovery were slim. Melanie’s common sense had

right. All we can do is

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

Barbara’s face.

anymore, okay? Instead of being sad, you should focus on treating your

am coming along?”

nodded firmly. “Yes. We’ll leave when

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

her hands on her hips. Her brows furr displeasure.

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

Barbara. Frank also emphasized it earlier tha

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

mouth and smiled.

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