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?”

another impression. However, the old

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.

was still so young, but I remember how I felt at that time. Sad, angry, confused. I kept wondering. What

few blinks, Philip was drawn back to reality. Diana

place to stay, helped me pack, and then introduced me to lots of friends.”

Philip’s lips was suddenly broken by laughter. Not a happy

was the right direction. You’re the

to discuss. When he found

In the past, I always called you Mrs.

a deep breath, denying the emotion that was bubbling in her

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vivid in my mind. You’re holding my hand like this.”

instant, all the longing in me was erased. I seemed to see my mother’s

Philip’s

to fade. His eyes were misty, but he controlled his

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

Philip’s lips, mixed with a gasp that caught

his throat.

my shyness. I couldn’t possibly refuse. That’s my

shoulders, trying hard to hold back tears.

on, I started calling you Grandma. And from then on, I no longer consider you a stranger. You’re my

Philip pulled on his necklace until he could reach an oval pendant. “And you

the pendant. She was the one who hung it around Philip’s neck. She was

Philip’s family in it.

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

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you. So, this is all I can add to my pendant.” Philip picked up

ate it. So, I had to clean it and eat it. The candy

smiled and nodded. Then, carefully, he put the small package inside the

hurts. my feelings.” Philip clutched his chest,

pressed tightly, just as her hands were

still consider me as your grandson, right?”