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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want to hear tonight?” Frank moved towards bookshelf in the corner of

tonight. Just tell us about your adventure in saving us earlier. I’m sure

the edge. of the bed, he took a deep breath. Right at that moment, Emily raised her hand, interrupting

starts, can I ask for one thing?”

Kara raised an eyebrow. “What

don’t move Louis to his room. I don’t want to sleep alone tonight. I’m afraid of having nightmares. Is that

smiled wryly. “Are you still

index finger and thumb. “A little bit. I’m. afraid that Mr. and Mrs. Moore will come into my dreams. I don’t want them destroying

eyes, “have you forgotten? Mr. Moore is

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There’s no way he could

the witch in my dreams.

anything.

if she has

would bounce back at her,

glanced at Frank.

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convey tomorrow morning. But, after thinking about it, it’s better for me to convey it tonight.”

widened. “What

is good news from

up.

out a small laugh. “No. That’s not it.”

his eyes were shadowed. “Does it

anything to do with Grandma or Mrs.

his fingers. “Your guess is almost accurate. Mrs.

Connor is awake.”

wide. “She is awake?”

you. Apparently, she heard your singing on New Year’s Eve. Because of that, she wanted to meet you.”

twins’ laughter instantly warmed

is very exciting news. We should throw a party to

prepare a song for Mrs. Connor. She’ll love hearing it. But no more Lion Sleeps,

with a big smile. She was relieved

school give us a break tomorrow? They said we were still recovering How about tomorrow morning, we visit

we can come with fruit. She will be

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

rounded his eyes. “We can wait until Daddy’s work

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