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 explain everything?”

fists. He had no other choice

good name and admit his negligence

mother.

extra effort. The reality that Barbara has to face will be even

a confirmation video too? Emily and I can

to explain the contents of the will and confirm that Auntie

faintly. “I think Emily is right. We need to reveal the contents of the will in detail. Only then can people

decisions. But….” Kara glanced at Frank. “That could

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incompetent as a son?” Frank raised an

your mother’s illness and believe that a rehabilitation center is the last choice. But if

didn’t want to bother. Or even, they are increasingly convinced that

mother. But I’m sure some of them are broad-minded. Clients and investors

twins’ cheeks puffed up. Their brows

“This

unfair. Daddy and Barbara are not disobedient children. Why do people think that?” Emily’s eyes started to water.

be sad,

though I’m

shall we move now? I can contact Mr.

reassuringly.

out

before they could take a step, Frank’s

“What’s wrong, Jer?”

social media. Barbara is broadcasting.”

swiftly

account. The others

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Barbara was providing clarification. Her nose was red and her eyes were

very sorry. Since a long time ago,

way, my mother would not have gone too far. She would not have threatened others with a knife and my brother would not have had to put her at the

one expected that Barbara would dare to announce

has she said, Jeremy?”

their arrival at your house, -the

in disbelief. Gritting his teeth, he paid more

do not corner Frank Harper and his family. They have done

her tears and tried to smile. Her sadness

twins sniffed too.

troublesome we were, they still treated us warmly. They were willing to let us live in their house. They gave me a job, and even saved my father’s company with an injection

straightened up. Her expression suddenly turned

stern.

loves his family much more than wealth. It was my mother and who were too greedy. For that, I

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