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?”

impression. However, the old woman

away.

everyone I loved leave me at the same time? Grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, and brother.” Philip mentioned his family one by one. Longing

his vocal cords.

but I remember how I felt at that time. Sad, angry, confused. I kept

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

to stay, helped me pack, and then introduced me to lots of

lips was suddenly broken by laughter. Not a happy

started to know which one was the right direction. You’re the light that guided me out

silent for a moment, sorting out which other memories to discuss. When he found one, the corners of his lips

the past, I always called

a deep breath, denying the emotion that was bubbling in

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

the longing in me was erased. I seemed to see my mother’s smile on your face. Also

Philip’s

were misty, but he controlled his

hug 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

laugh escaped Philip’s lips, mixed

his throat.

with a candy. You easily overcame my shyness.

his shoulders, trying hard

you a stranger. You’re my new parent. You are the one I always look up to.”

pulled on his necklace until he could reach an oval pendant. “And you are my family.”

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

of Philip’s family in it.

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

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my pendant.” Philip picked up the plastic wrap with his fingertips. Realizing how ridiculous he was, he

to eat it. I wanted to keep the candy forever. But one day, ants ate it. So, I had to

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

It hurts. my feelings.” Philip clutched his chest, wincing

pressed tightly, just

consider me as your grandson, right?”