S31 94. Uncle Jeremy Likes Ava

“What you heard was like singing, right?”

Mrs. Connor nodded faintly. Smiling, Ava glanced at Jeremy.

“On New Year’s Eve, they sang a song to entertain my mother.” Ava shifted her gaze back to her mother. “At that moment, your finger started moving. I didn’t think you really heard it. Do you want to meet them?”

Mrs. Connor closed her eyes for a longer time when she blinked.” They led me. I … followed their voices.”

Ava widened her smile. “They are truly extraordinary children.”

“I can tell them that your mother wakes up. They will definitely come here straight away.” Jeremy spoke casually.

Ava smiled, appreciating his attempt at their friendship. “Not now. They’ve been through a lot today. Let them go home and rest.”

Jeremy raised an eyebrow. He just found out that Ava was that

understanding. “Then I’ll ask Frank to tell them the good news before they go to bed.”

Ava nodded. “That must be fine. For now, just let them gather with

their families.”

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“Daddy, do you think Uncle Jeremy likes Ava?” Emily asked as her father pulled her blanket.

Frank widened his eyes. “Why do you ask that, Princess?”

“Because Louis and I hope Ava will be our Auntie. She’s a good person, Daddy, perfect for Uncle Jeremy.”

Louis nodded in agreement beside Emily. “If Ava becomes our Auntie, we won’t have to worry about Uncle Jeremy anymore. He won’t be lonely and his life will be happier.”

“Little Angels,” Kara rubbed Louis’s forehead and then Emily’s,” Mommy actually also likes Ava. I think she is suitable for your uncle. But once again, you have to remember. The decision belongs to….”

“Uncle Jeremy,” the twins answered simultaneously.

“That’s right.” Kara patted Louis’ chest. “Now, don’t think about it anymore. You must be tired. You should get some sleep.”

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Frank moved towards bookshelf in

you don’t need a book tonight. Just tell us about your adventure in saving us earlier. I’m sure the story will

Sitting back on the edge. of the bed, he took a deep

can I ask for one

an eyebrow.

don’t want to sleep alone tonight. I’m afraid of having nightmares. Is

wryly. “Are you still afraid?”

Mr. and Mrs. Moore will come into

Louis widened his eyes, “have you forgotten? Mr. Moore is

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he could escape

be the witch in my

do anything. I will beat her with my sword if she

what if she has a gun?”

deflect the bullets with the sword. Then, they would bounce back at her, and she would fall off her

glanced at Frank. Her husband understood the meaning

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But, after thinking

widened. “What information, Daddy?”

good news from Ava and

face lit up. “Are they

a small laugh. “No.

until his

do with Grandma or Mrs. Connor?”

guess is almost

Connor is awake.”

twins gaped wide. “She is

about you. Apparently, she heard your singing on New Year’s Eve.

twins’ laughter instantly warmed

exciting news. We should throw a party

we have to prepare a song for Mrs. Connor. She’ll love hearing it. But no more

were busy making plans, Kara looked at Frank with a big smile. She

attention, “didn’t the school give us a break tomorrow? They said we were still recovering

She will

his head slowly. “Sorry, Kids. I will be busy tomorrow. A

of being disappointed, Louis rounded his eyes. “We

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