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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do you want to hear tonight?” Frank moved towards bookshelf in

us about your adventure in saving us earlier. I’m

smiled crookedly at Louis’ suggestion. Sitting back on the edge. of the bed, he took a deep breath. Right at that moment, Emily

I

eyebrow. “What is

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

wryly. “Are you still afraid?”

air with her index finger and thumb. “A little bit. I’m. afraid that Mr. and Mrs. Moore will come into

“have you forgotten?

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There’s no way he could escape

She could be the witch in my dreams. Her stiff hair is perfect. Plus her fierce eyes and scary

weak. She can’t do anything. I will beat her with my sword if

she has a gun?”

Then, they would bounce back at her, and she would

at Frank. Her husband understood the meaning of her

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his eyebrows, “Daddy actually has information to convey tomorrow morning. But, after thinking about it, it’s better for me

twins’ eyes widened. “What information,

news from Ava and

up. “Are they

let out a small laugh. “No.

lowered his eyebrows until his eyes were shadowed. “Does

do with Grandma or Mrs. Connor?”

fingers. “Your guess

Connor is awake.”

wide. “She

your singing on New

laughter instantly warmed the atmosphere.

very exciting news. We should throw a party to

for Mrs. Connor. She’ll love hearing it. But no

at Frank with a big smile. She was

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

can come with fruit. She

slowly. “Sorry, Kids. I will be busy tomorrow. A lot of work has been

Louis rounded his eyes. “We

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