S31 90. United Again

“Philip?” Barbara covered her mouth with one hand. Tears appeared in the corners of her eyes again. But this time, the meaning was

different.

“Philip, you’re safe?”

Barbara snatched the phone from Kara. With two hands, she cupped it as if it were a very precious object.

“Yes, Auntie. Philip is safe.”

Barbara let out a laugh. Her eyes twinkled at the figure she missed so much. However, when her laughter died down, the curve of her lips changed direction.

“But, why isn’t he moving? He’s still breathing, right? Philip is still alive, right?” Barbara shook the phone as if it were her lover.

“Philip is fine, Auntie. He’s just sleeping. Maybe Philip is sleepy after taking medicine,” Emily explained as she sat near Philip’s legs.

“What medicine? Why is he taking medicine?”

Emily fell silent. Her eyes flickered. “Painkillers?” she answered doubtfully.

“You said Philip was okay?”

Before Barbara went berserk, Frank spoke up. “He said he was fine, Barbara. Only his waist and left leg hurt, but he said there were no

broken bones.”

“Why didn’t you take Philip to the hospital? Even though he said so, he still had to undergo an examination. Why do you take him home

instead?”

“It seems like he doesn’t want to worry you. He’s

to the hospital. I think he’s planning to pretend to be fine in front of you.”

“Fool! I would actually be more worried if he pretended to be like that. Right now, take Philip to the hospital. Tell him I will be very angry if he doesn’t arrive in front of me in ten minutes.”

“But the distance from here to the hospital is more than ten minutes.”

“I don’t care!”

help but

you guys agree if we take Philip to

The twins nodded.

Hell definitely be shocked when he wakes up. I think

He shouldn’t have denied our suggestion.” Louis gave a pitying look.

out of the limousine, Barbara immediat ran over, welcoming Philip with a big hug. Tears rolled down her

cheeks.

was going crazy.” She hugged Philip as if it was the last moment

lips. Sorry for making you worry. I wanted to

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cheek. “I don’t

is that you come back, healthy, intact. Nothing’s

head to toe,

stomach. “I know your waist and knees hurt. Now don’t cover it up anymore. Let’s go to the examination room!” She lifted Philip’s

can walk on my own, Baby. My wound isn’t that

worried about me than yourself? You shouldn’t pretend to be strong, Philip.”

chuckled. “That’s because I love you

to accept the consequences. I don’t want my makeup to be ruined because I’m crying

mischievously. “Look! Auntie doesn’t care about

she’s more worried about Philip, Louis. Instead thinking about that, how about we

“Good idea, Emily.”

hasty steps. Her face was a little pale, full

waved with a relieved

The twins’ faces lit up. “Mommy!”

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no longer held Frank’s hand. They ran

plump cheeks instantly turned red. When they arrived in Kara’s arms, the sound of their laughter warmed the hearts of all who

her body. With her chin resting on Kara’s

with kisses. The two toddlers laughed louder.

long adventure today. We’re dirty and smelly,” Emily

you are always clean and smell

the twins more kisses. Not wanting to lose, Louis and Emily began to attack her

lost! Mommy’s cheeks are wet!”

should give up! Your lips will be swollen if

scene, Frank smiled faintly. “Can

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