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

didn’t want to look away. His focus only broke when a married couple entered the yard. He turned around and gasped,

Sorry we’re late.” The woman

smile.

the twins squealed happily.

gazebo then

you have urgent business?” Louis’

come. We were sad thinking about

Emily pouted.

I are here, right?” Wela pinched the twins’ cheeks. We couldn’t bear to let our beloved nephew be sad. After our business was finished, we immediately

soon. Let’s go to the gazebo!

hand while Louis dragged Rony’s

hand.

for Doctor Wela. This is for Doctor Rony. As soon as the countdown ends, we blow the trumpet

amazed. “This is very beautiful. Did you guys

materials. To keep it cool, we gave it a unique motif.” Louis nodded

drew this stethoscope?”

the trumpet. “Yes, this IV and syringe too. Do you

really cool. I can’t

on your hats.” Louis checked his watch. “There are still 30

she had not greeted everyone. She thought Diana and the others would

welcome the

head moved back and

their trumpets. The twins jumped up and down with joy. Their faces

“Happy New Year!”

their hugs to everyone. In the

and Emily were not

focused on the

your best wishes for this

closed their eyes, praying

you wish, Kids?” Diana asked, half laughing when

twins’ lips immediately pursed. “We may not tell our wishes to anyone, Grandma. They could not come

want your wishes to come true, you have to tell us,” Barbara said, elbowing Philip.

The more people pray for it, the faster it

consideration, he muttered, “Actually, my wishes are the same as Emily’s. We

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