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?”

clenched his fists. He had no other

good name and admit his negligence in

mother.

at Philip and the twins, “but that means you need to make extra effort. The reality that Barbara has to face will

we make a confirmation video too? Emily and I can

to explain the contents of the will and confirm that

Emily is right. We need to reveal the contents

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

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incompetent as

of thinking. OK if they understand your mother’s illness and believe that a rehabilitation center is the last choice. But if not?”

you of taking shortcuts because you didn’t want to bother. Or even, they are

love wealth more than my own mother. But I’m sure some of them are

twins’ cheeks puffed up. Their brows were creased.

“This

and Barbara are not disobedient children. Why do people think that?”

shoulder. “Don’t be sad, Emily. Truth

Even though I’m upset

shall we move now? I can contact Mr.

reassuringly.

let’s carry out our duties.”

could take a step, Frank’s phone rang again. Frank immediately picked up.

“What’s wrong, Jer?”

media. Barbara

flinched. His finger moved swiftly to on the tablet screen,

The

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Her nose was red and her eyes were puffy.

time

That way, my mother would not have gone too far. She would not have threatened others with a knife and my brother

Barbara would dare to announce the truth with

said, Jeremy?”

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

sighed in disbelief. Gritting his teeth, he

his family. They have done nothing wrong. In fact, they have

tried to smile. Her sadness made

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

Her expression

stern.

was my mother and who were too greedy. For that, I on behalf of my

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