S31 64. New Year Wishes

Jeremy’s eyes widened at the whisper. After a faint nod, he said, ” Okay. I’ll contact Mr. Morris.”

Then, Jeremy walked away from the gazebo. Pulling out his phone, he looked around, pretending to wait for the ringtone. At that moment, he caught a shadow moving away from the trees. The scout must have picked up on Frank’s suspicions.

“So, is Grandma willing to accept gold from Grandpa?” Frank asked when Jeremy returned. The will had been read.

Diana smiled wryly. After looking at the faces around her one by one, she sighed in resignation. “Okay, I accept it.”

The twins spontaneously raised their hands as high as possible.

“Yippie! Philip’s mission is complete! Grandma Diana finally received the inheritance from Grandpa Rowan.” Emily’s face lit up.

“Congratulations, Uncle Philip! You deserve an apartment,” Louis gave him thumbs up.

Philip chuckled. Rubbing the back of his neck, he muttered, “Thank you, Louis. But I think it’s not the apartment we should celebrate, but Grandma’s open heart.”

Diana’s smile turned crooked. She knew Philip was afraid she would misunderstand again. “You deserve that apartment, Phil. I won’t think anything wrong. I know your intentions are sincere to unite me with my own family.”

Philip nodded with emotion. Rubbing Barbara’s arm, he smiled.

“Since the inheritance matter is finished, how about we get ready? The New Year will be coming soon.” Emily stood up and started

handing out the hats.

Meanwhile, Louis handed out the trumpets. “This is for Grandma Diana. This is for Mrs. Bell….” He started from oldest.

After everyone got their hats and trumpets, the twins became even more excited. “As soon as the countdown ends, let’s blow the trumpets together. Then we make wishes. Everyone understands?”

The old women giggled. When else would they wear children’s conical hats if not for Louis and Emily? And soon, they would blow the

trumpet!

“Understand!” they answered in unison.

Then, Louis monitored his watch carefully. There were still three

only broke when a married couple entered the yard.

The woman waved with a

smile.

squealed happily. “Doctor Wela! Doctor Rony!”

down from the gazebo then

urgent business?” Louis’

come. We were sad thinking about that

Emily pouted.

Wela pinched the twins’ cheeks. We couldn’t bear to let our beloved nephew be sad. After our business was finished, we

it will come soon. Let’s go to the gazebo! We can’t miss it without

Emily grabbed Wela’s hand while Louis dragged

hand.

we blow the trumpet together. Understand?” Emily explained as she handed

Wela was amazed. “This is very

cool, we gave it a unique motif.” Louis nodded proudly

drew this stethoscope?”

other side of the trumpet. “Yes, this IV and syringe

you, Kids. You guys are really cool. I can’t

Doctors! Put on your hats.” Louis checked his watch.

complied with the twins’ request even though she had not greeted everyone. She thought Diana and the others would understand. According to the twins, the most

the New Year.

Louis started counting. His head moved back and forth to match his

the count ended, they all blew their trumpets. The twins jumped up and down with joy. Their faces turned red because they were too

“Happy New Year!”

to everyone. In the distance, the sound of fireworks echoed one

However, Louis and Emily were not distracted.

on the agenda

best wishes for this year.” Louis gave the

eyes, praying sincerely. When they opened their eyes again, the twins were still mumbling with their heads

wish, Kids?” Diana asked, half laughing

“We may not tell our wishes

Twins. Actually, if you want your wishes to come true, you have to tell us,” Barbara said,

people pray for it, the faster it will happen. Philip nodded confidently.

Louis furrowed his brows, suspicious. After a brief consideration, he muttered, “Actually, my

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