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

Sorry we’re late.” The woman waved with a cheerful

smile.

twins squealed happily. “Doctor

ran down from the gazebo

you have urgent business?” Louis’ eyes sparkled.

you two wouldn’t come. We were

Emily pouted.

bear to let our beloved nephew be

the gazebo! We can’t miss it without hats and trumpets.”

grabbed Wela’s hand while Louis

hand.

Wela. This is for Doctor Rony. As soon as the countdown ends, we blow the trumpet together. Understand?” Emily explained as she

Rony furrowed his eyebrows in amusement, Wela was amazed. “This is very beautiful. Did you

materials. To keep it cool, we

guys drew

the other side of the trumpet. “Yes, this IV and syringe too. Do you like

you, Kids. You guys are really cool. I can’t even make a trumpet this

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

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

welcome the

moved back

fun. When the count ended, they all blew their trumpets. The twins jumped up and down with joy. Their

“Happy New Year!”

hugs to everyone. In the

and Emily were not distracted.

the agenda they created.

pray! Make your best wishes for this year.” Louis gave the

their eyes, praying sincerely. When they opened their eyes

laughing when the two toddlers straightened

pursed. “We may not tell our wishes to anyone,

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

right. The more people pray for it, the faster

suspicious. After a brief consideration, he muttered, “Actually, my wishes are the same as Emily’s.

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