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

no other

good name and admit his negligence in caring for his

mother.

make extra effort. The reality

confirmation video too? Emily and I can explain that their assumptions about Auntie are

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

right. We need to reveal the contents

Kara glanced at Frank.

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could think of me as incompetent as a

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

could accuse you of taking shortcuts because you didn’t want to bother. Or even, they are increasingly convinced that

right,” Frank nodded slightly. “It could be that they believe that love wealth more than my own mother. But I’m sure some of them are broad-minded. Clients and investors are most

cheeks puffed up. Their brows were

“This

really unfair. Daddy and Barbara are not disobedient children. Why

her shoulder. “Don’t be sad,

I’m upset

can contact Mr.

reassuringly.

let’s carry out our duties.”

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

“What’s wrong, Jer?”

social media. Barbara is broadcasting.”

swiftly to on the tablet

The

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was providing clarification. Her nose was red and her eyes

sorry. Since a long time

not be affected by circumstances. That way, my mother would not have gone too far.

dare

said, Jeremy?” Frank asked, quietly.

at your house, -the inheritance, the knife incident.

disbelief. Gritting his teeth, he paid more attention

his family. They have

her tears and tried to smile. Her sadness made the

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

straightened up. Her expression suddenly turned

stern.

greedy. For that, I on behalf of my mother apologize profusely. We should not have taken the benefits from the kindness of the

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