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

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

Sorry we’re late.” The woman waved

smile.

squealed happily. “Doctor Wela!

gazebo then

have urgent business?” Louis’

two wouldn’t 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 immediately drove here. It’s not New

to the gazebo! We can’t miss

Wela’s hand

hand.

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

amusement, Wela was amazed.

cool,

drew

tiny finger poked the other side of the trumpet. “Yes,

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

ready, Doctors! Put on your hats.” Louis checked

everyone. She thought Diana and the

welcome the New

started counting. His head moved back and forth

in the fun. When 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!”

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

However, Louis and Emily were not

focused on the

let’s pray! Make your best wishes

their chest. They closed their eyes, praying sincerely. When they opened their eyes again,

half laughing

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

Actually, if you want your wishes to come true, you have

The more people pray for it, the faster it will

brows, suspicious. After a brief consideration, he muttered, “Actually, my wishes

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