Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S31 4. Manners

“Mommy, is it okay if we eat with Grandma Diana? What if she’s not happy and throws us out?” Emily whispered with furrowed brows. Her small steps seemed hesitant.

Louis tilted his head forward, looking at his sister who was blocked by Kara’s body. “Don’t be afraid, Emily. Just focus on our mission. We have to be sweet and good kids.”

“I know about that too. It’s just….” Emily glanced back at Kara. Her grip tightened. “I think I can’t stop crying if Grandma ignores me again.”

Kara also pouted. While stroking the back of Emily’s hand, she whispered, “I’m sorry you have to face this difficult situation. But if you make it through, you will get a very good reward.”

“Affection from Grandma Diana?” Emily’s small voice sounded sweet.

Kara nodded. While occasionally sharing her gaze with Louis, she sighed softly, “And maybe… exclusive riding lesson. You know that your great-grandmother was good at riding, right?”

The twins nodded. Their eyes were bright again.

“Yes, Abigail told us about it. I can imagine Grandma riding a horse with a sword like a brave princess.” Emily gave a small jump.

“And I’m the knight! When I’m already good at horse riding, I’ll ask Grandma to a duel,” Louis nodded firmly.

Emily sneered. “You’re no match for Grandma, Louis. You’re still too small. You can’t even ride a horse yourself.”

Hearing his sister giggling, Louis put on a sullen face. “Mommy, Emily insulted me again. In fact, I’m trying my best not to call her short.

Otherwise, she would have cried a river.”

Kara laughed a little. In her heart, she was relieved that the twins could joke around again.

Unfortunately, as soon as they entered the kitchen, the toddlers became tense again. Their freedom had been seized by the old woman sitting at the dining table.

“Hi, Twins,” Abigail greeted cheerfully, “come on, have a seat. I’ve prepared a special place for you.”

The dining table was rectangular. Diana and Jeremy occupied the chairs at each end. Abigail sat in the chair closest to Diana, in the same row as Philip and Barbara. Meanwhile, Frank occupied a long bench, on the side near Jeremy.

“Thank you, Abi. I’ll sit here.” Louis walked stiffly and climbed onto the bench. He deliberately took a position further away from Diana, right next to his father.

had some difficulty climbing, perhaps because she was nervous. Kara quickly helped her then sat near

Diana.

took a deep breath. Her eyes glanced at Abigail.

loss for words. She wasn’t used to

all the rooms in this inn, Grandma,” Philip interrupted. “Isn’t it natural for Abi to

lifted. She seemed to have difficulty breathing if she didn’t straighten

at the same table

problem escalated, Abigail

please don’t be like that. They’ve already paid for the lodging costs, and I’ve also cooked

like a grin.

Her eyes slowly shifted towards the round face that

Grandma. Please don’t kick us out. We promise we won’t be

please let us eat with you, Grandma. We

eyes were the same as the twins’ eyes. Teary. However, after one blink, she glanced at Kara

up, prepare a plate

Her mouth opened, but instead Abigail’s voice came through.

your plate, Grandma. Right in front

prepare it. She and her family dare to visit my place. Of course she has to get some manners. Even though I am the

neither dared to move until

to offend you. Please

shelf. “Please take that one. Maybe Grandma wants to use her new plate. She

carefully. But a second later, Diana raised her forefinger. “You

you?”

sense still worked. Quick as lightning,

“And my food?”

“Wait a moment.”

food on the old woman’s plate. Frank’s face fell at the sight. Her hands were clenched under the table, ready to act if Diana crossed

hand reached out. Before she could

you just sit still. Today, let this woman

“But-”

should be used to

However, seeing that the other plates were still