S21 76. Big Trouble

“Barbara!”

Barbara took a glance. Seeing Philip a small hiss escaped her mouth. “You got the news too?”

Philip let out a faint sigh. His head shook. His hand rose towards her arm. “Whatever people say out there… you don’t need to listen to it.”

Unfortunately, Barbara’s tears had fallen. She dodged Philip’s touch then ran towards the door.

“Barbara!”

His call was like the wind. The girl kept running inside. She even ignored everyone near the door.

“Barbara,” Frank called when he managed to hold her arm.

However, Barbara fought back. Afraid that the girl would be in pain, Frank let her go. The others could only stare pensively at Barbara’s

back.

“What should we do, Frank?” Kara furrowed her eyebrows.

While Frank shook his head faintly, Louis’ voice was heard. “Daddy!”

The toddler panting approached. “What happened? Why is Auntie crying?”

Behind him, Emily walked quickly, dragging Philip’s hand. “Auntie is also angry,” she added.

“The news about Grandma Melanie is spreading, Little Bee. People think that Daddy deliberately abandoned her in the rehabilitation. center. They think that Daddy is disobedient and they question why Auntie is siding with Daddy. They call Auntie selfish and greedy

because she chose to live with us,” Kara explained, helping Frank.

Louis gaped. His round eyes flickered with confusion. “Then what about Philip’s proposal?”

Philip’s gaze fell. His breathing was getting heavier. “We have to postpone it. Saving the company and comforting Barbara is more important.”

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Emily’s shoulders dropped as well. Her hands clasped together in front of her stomach. “Is this a big problem? Should we split teams to

solve it?”

Frank nodded. “Let Daddy and Mommy handle company matters. You guys just focus on Barbara.”

-A second later, he turned to face Kara. “We have to make a press

release now.”

want to

had no other choice but to sacrifice

his negligence in

mother.

extra effort. The reality that

make a confirmation video too? Emily and I can

need Mr. Morris’s help to explain the contents of the will and confirm

to reveal the contents of

But….” Kara glanced at Frank. “That could also backfire.”

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could think of me as incompetent as a

nodded. “I’m afraid they will choose the wrong path of thinking. OK if they understand your

shortcuts because you didn’t want to bother. Or even, they are increasingly convinced that you didn’t treat your mother well, thinking that

believe that love wealth more than my own mother. But I’m sure some of them are broad-minded. Clients and investors are most likely

cheeks puffed up. Their

“This

are not disobedient children. Why do people think that?” Emily’s eyes started to

“Don’t be sad, Emily. Truth always

I’m upset too

now? I can contact Mr. Morris,”

reassuringly.

let’s carry out our

a step, Frank’s

“What’s wrong, Jer?”

Barbara is broadcasting.”

His finger moved swiftly to on the

Barbara’s account. The others

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Barbara was providing clarification. Her nose was red and

Since a long time ago,

way, my mother would not have gone too

would dare to

said, Jeremy?”

purpose of their arrival at your house, -the inheritance, the knife

sighed in disbelief. Gritting his teeth, he paid more attention

Harper and his family. They have

and tried to smile. Her sadness

twins sniffed too.

us warmly. They were willing to let us live in their house.

straightened up. Her expression suddenly

stern.

stingy person. He loves his family much more than wealth. It was my mother and who were too greedy. For that, I on behalf of my mother apologize profusely. We should not have taken the benefits

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