Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S3| 15. Exhausted

“Good girl,” Diana patted Sophie’s cheek before leaving. Barbara’s grin could no longer be covered. Sophia heard it.

“Grandma treats me too much, doesn’t she?”

Barbara raised her eyebrows. She blinked when she saw the guilty look on Sophia’s face.

“You realize that?”

Sophia nodded weakly. “Actually, I’m also uncomfortable. Grandma seems unfair. I feel awkward in front of you.”

While sticking a name tag on the hat, Sophia widened her smile. “So, if there’s anything I need to do, don’t hesitate to tell me, hmm? I’ll definitely help you guys.”

Barbara felt disgusted seeing those fake friendly eyes. She knew exactly what kind of person Sophia was. She had played that role before. However, in order to avoid further conversation, she nodded, forcing a small laugh.

“Was I this bad before?” Barbara thought sadly. “It’s great that Philip wants to accept me.”

Late in the afternoon, Frank and the others returned to the inn. Seeing that the twins were only playing together, he gasped.

“Kids, where is Mommy?”

Louis stopped attacking Yemon with his toy sword. Then, he and Emily shrugged their shoulders.

“We don’t know, Daddy. When we woke up, Mommy wasn’t here. Maybe she went with the others.”

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“The others aren’t here too?”

The twins nodded. “Grandma, Auntie, and Sophia aren’t here.”

“Don’t worry. They must be at the orphanage. Maybe they’re busy preparing for a party.” Abigail washed her hands.

“Party?” Louis’ eyes lit up.

“Children usually play with fireworks and blow trumpets to welcome the new year.”

The twins’ mouths rounded in unison. “That will be fun. Can we join in the party later?”

“Of course,” Sophia said, making everyone turn to her. “Only if you guys are still staying here.”

“Sophie! You’re home!”

sounded enthusiastic. Sophia smiled, thinking that the little girl was happy to see her. However, watching the two toddlers run past her, the curve of her lips became fragile.

twins’ voices suddenly felt annoying

a faint

without drivers. Far ahead, Kara and Barbara walked while waving.

jumped up and down. They waved

Frank’s face was covered in anger. When Kara almost arrived, he asked, “Did

home too,” Barbara interjected, grumbling.

faintly. “The orphanage isn’t far. Let’s just say

there was a hidden meaning to that gesture. However, before he had time to speak, the twins had

and I were surprised there was no one when

was able to cheer

Grandma took Mommy and the others to the orphanage earlier. Mommy didn’t want to wake you up.”

time, take us with you, Mommy. It’s okay for us to skip naps.

nodded, supporting her brother’s words.

Little Bee. Your chance to

This is our chance

Then, her gaze turned

She reached out her hand. Frank welcomed her into

was surprised

put on a sad expression. “Sorry. I didn’t mean to leave the twins. I didn’t know I’d

help but smile at that adorable expression. “It’s okay, Kara. The twins enjoyed their chance to

kissed Kara’s forehead. In that very second, he gasped. Quickly, he pressed Kara’s

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have a

eyes widened. “Fever?” She checked her cheeks and then

cupped Kara’s cheek and then

hand out of her coat pocket and join in

inspection.

no need to force yourself. This must be due to fatigue

eyebrows

“Grandma asked Kara to clean the hall alone. She kept shoveling snow for three hours.”

tightly. Kara could feel his breath.

okay. I don’t mind. I’m actually happy to

rested when you started to feel tired.”

is so mean. She shouldn’t have asked Mommy to work alone. If I had known, I would

called me

turned around, he immediately saw

a bit shrunken. However, after clenching his fists, he straightened his shoulders. “Why did Grandma make Mommy work so hard? Mommy has a

don’t say that.