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

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

smile.

twins squealed happily. “Doctor Wela! Doctor Rony!”

the gazebo

have urgent business?”

two wouldn’t come. We were sad

Emily pouted.

twins’ cheeks. We couldn’t bear to let our beloved nephew be sad. After our

come soon. Let’s go to the gazebo! We can’t miss it

Wela’s hand while Louis dragged

hand.

soon as the countdown ends, we blow

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

it cool, we

drew this stethoscope?”

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

really cool. I can’t even make a trumpet this good.”

hats.” Louis

thought Diana and the others would understand. According to the twins, the most important thing n

welcome the

the new year, Louis started counting. His head moved back and forth to match his enthusiasm. “Ten…

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

“Happy New Year!”

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

However, Louis and Emily were not

the agenda

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

everyone put their hands together in front of their chest. They closed their eyes, praying sincerely. When they opened their eyes again, the twins were still mumbling

laughing

not tell our wishes to anyone, Grandma. They could

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

for it, the faster it

furrowed his brows, suspicious. After a brief consideration, he muttered, “Actually, my wishes are the

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