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

had no other choice but to

name and admit his negligence in caring

mother.

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

a confirmation video too? Emily and I can explain

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

“I think Emily is right. We need to reveal the contents

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

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as incompetent as a son?” Frank

nodded. “I’m afraid they will choose the wrong path of thinking. OK if they understand your mother’s illness and believe that a rehabilitation

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 mother well, thinking that

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

twins’ cheeks puffed up. Their brows were creased.

“This

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

be sad, Emily. Truth always

though I’m upset too

can contact Mr.

reassuringly.

let’s carry out our duties.”

step, Frank’s phone rang again.

“What’s wrong, Jer?”

Barbara is

swiftly

Barbara’s account. The others came

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was red and her

a long time ago, I should have paid

would not have gone too far. She

No one expected that Barbara would dare to announce the truth with

Jeremy?” Frank

original purpose of their arrival at your house, -the

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

They have done nothing wrong.

tears and tried to

twins sniffed too.

they still treated us warmly. They were willing to let us live in their house. They gave me a job,

Barbara straightened up. Her expression

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 from the kindness

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