Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S31 22. Heart to Heart

Philip followed Diana. The old woman was walking towards the front porch. When she arrived near the pole, she gripped her chest and staggered. Philip quickly grabbed her elbow.

“Grandma, are you okay?”

Diana gasped. As she turned around, tears welled up in her eyes. Her hands waved, asking Philip to step back.

“Please… leave me alone. I don’t want to see anyone.” Her breath was ragged.

‘But you don’t look well. Are you sick?”

Philip brought his head forward, examining Diana more closely. He was now sure that her face was redder than usual.

“Do you still take medicine regularly

Diana’s lips trembled even more intensely. In the past, she felt warm every time she received attention from the children he cared for. Bu now, her chest was burning. She became increasingly irritated.

“Don’t pretend to care about me. I don’t need your fake attention.”

With unsteady steps, Diana approached a chair. She sat there with her head in her hands. Philip could only watch her in silence for a

while.

“Grandma,” he called as the rise and fall of Diana’s shoulders

subsided.

Not getting an answer, he approached. He lowered his knees in front of Diana. His hand reached for her wrinkled fingers.

“Grandma,” he called softly. When he caught the eyes full of hurt, he

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smiled as best he could.

“Do you remember the first day you picked me up?”

the old woman seemed reluctant to reveal it. She looked

away.

a deep breath. His mind was now dominated by memories. “At that time, I was very confused. How could everyone I loved leave me at the same time? Grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, and brother.” Philip mentioned his

his vocal cords.

time. Sad, angry, confused. I kept wondering. What would happen to me? How

few blinks, Philip was drawn back to reality. Diana apparently no longer avoided his

to stay, helped

by laughter. Not a happy laugh, but one

the right direction. You’re the light that guided me out of the darkness,

memories to discuss. When he found one, the corners of his lips

the past, I always called you Mrs.

didn’t answer. She took a deep breath, denying the emotion that was bubbling in her lungs.

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my mind. You’re holding my hand like this.” Philip cupped

the longing in me was erased. I seemed to see my

Philip’s

were misty, but

boys shouldn’t be spoiled or whiny. Because of that, I held it in. I pretended to be strong and still thought of you

laugh escaped Philip’s lips, mixed with a gasp

his throat.

candy. You easily overcame my shyness. I couldn’t possibly refuse. That’s my favorite

trying hard

then on, I started calling you Grandma. And from then on, I no longer consider you a stranger. You’re my new parent. You are the one I always

pulled on his necklace until he could reach an oval pendant.

knew the pendant. She was the one who hung it

Philip’s family in

her breath hitched. It wasn’t a family photo that she saw, but a candy wrapper that was neatly folded and faded

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you. So, this is all I can add to my pendant.” Philip picked up the plastic wrap with his fingertips. Realizing how

candy forever. But one day, ants ate it. So, I had to clean it and eat it. The candy has become

Then, carefully, he put the small package inside the

is fake. It hurts.

sound. Her mouth was pressed tightly, just as her hands were

still consider me as your grandson, right?”