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

away. His focus only broke when a married couple entered the yard. He turned around

everyone! Sorry we’re late.” The

smile.

that, the twins squealed happily. “Doctor

gazebo

you have urgent business?” Louis’ eyes

you two wouldn’t come. We were sad thinking about that

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 drove here. It’s not New Year yet, right?”

Let’s go to the gazebo! We can’t miss it without

Wela’s hand while Louis

hand.

As soon as the countdown ends, we blow the trumpet together. Understand?” Emily explained as she handed

Wela was amazed. “This

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

drew this stethoscope?”

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

“Thank you, Kids. You guys are really cool. I can’t even make

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

greeted everyone. She thought Diana and the others would understand. According to the twins, the most important

to welcome the New

year, Louis started counting. His head moved back and

they all blew their trumpets. The twins jumped up

“Happy New Year!”

gave their hugs to everyone. In the distance, the sound of fireworks echoed one after another,

and Emily were not

on the

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

or not, everyone put their hands together in front of their chest. They closed their eyes, praying sincerely.

wish, Kids?” Diana asked, half laughing when the two

immediately pursed. “We may not tell our

wishes to come true, you have to

the faster it will

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

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