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.”

to explain

fists. He had no

admit his negligence in caring for his

mother.

the twins, “but that means you need to make extra effort. The reality

make a confirmation video too? Emily and I can explain

of the will and confirm that Auntie rejects her inheritance,” Emily’s

right. We need to reveal the contents of the will

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

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me as incompetent as a son?” Frank raised an eyebrow.

choose the wrong path of thinking. OK if they understand your mother’s illness and believe that a rehabilitation center is the

her head slowly. “They could accuse you of taking shortcuts because you didn’t want to bother. Or even, they are increasingly convinced that you didn’t treat your

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

cheeks puffed up. Their brows were creased.

“This

children.

“Don’t be sad, Emily. Truth always

Even though I’m upset too

now? I can contact Mr. Morris,”

reassuringly.

carry out our

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

“What’s wrong, Jer?”

media. Barbara

His finger moved swiftly

Barbara’s account. The

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was providing clarification. Her nose was

very sorry. Since a long time ago, I should have

would not have gone too far. She would not

Barbara would dare to announce the truth with

said, Jeremy?” Frank

arrival at your house, -the inheritance,

disbelief. Gritting his teeth, he paid more attention to Barbara.

Frank Harper and his family. They have done nothing wrong. In fact,

tears and tried to smile.

twins sniffed too.

matter how troublesome we were, they still treated us warmly. They were willing to let us live in their

up. Her expression suddenly

stern.

For that, I on behalf of my mother apologize profusely. We should not

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