Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S31 119. Point Number Three

A few minutes earlier, Ava was still on the phone.

“You get some rest. Don’t get sick again. And don’t forget to eat.”

Jeremy’s voice was light. Ava couldn’t help but smile. “Okay. Don’t forget to eat either. See you tonight.”

“Yeah, see you tonight.”

After hanging up the phone, Ava bit her lip. However, her cheeks still pulled up a smile.

“Jeremy is very sweet and caring. I would never have known if I still closed my heart.”

While clutching the phone, Ava looked at her other hand. There was nothing there, but her eyes sparkled as if the world’s most expensive diamond was on her finger.

“I hope I can take good care of this ring.” Then, clenching her fist, she exhaled quickly. “I can’t let him down. I’m a different Ava now. I’m stronger, more assertive and confident.”

While Ava was focused on planting suggestions, someone suddenly knocked on the door. Thinking it was Melanie, Ava opened it.

“Yes Mrs. Mel-Senior Bryan?” Ava’s eyebrows rose, as did her tone. Bryan was tickled to get such a response.

“Sorry to bother you. Are you busy?” He smiled warmly.

Ava blinked awkwardly. Point number three from Jeremy was still clearly etched on her mind.

“Not really. I was just about to go to the dining room. Is there anything I can help you with?”

Brian stopped hiding his hands behind the waist. Apparently, a lunch bag was hanging from his fingers.

“What a coincidence, I also want to have lunch. How about we eat together? Do you mind?”

Ava froze. Her brain worked hard to find a way to refuse gently. “Has my mother eaten yet?”

Brian nodded. “I just finished feeding her.”

“Then, Mrs. Melanie?”

Bryan repeated his head movements. “She was eating alone earlier, gracefully. If I hadn’t read her medical history, I would have thought she was an elegant noblewoman, especially with that big bun.”

Bryan twirled his index finger above his head. Ava couldn’t help but laugh awkwardly.

me to accompany you to eat?”

She didn’t feel comfortable having to refuse. Bryan once helped her. She often bothered him with various questions at

bag and showed it to Ava. “Look! What a coincidence, I brought two apples. We can share like we always did. You still like

to still remember it while she herself had forgotten his name.

Don’t let me reduce

“I don’t mind.”

he took Ava’s hand and placed the apple

opened to the maximum. Quickly, she withdrew her hand. The apple rolled

sorry. I didn’t mean to be rude. It’s just-”

be angry because I’m

trembled to observe his bitter

about you. That was the first time I saw your tears. So,

my room?” Ava’s eyebrows

But when I heard Mr. Harper’s voice, I didn’t knock on

Embarrassment and awkwardness brought blush

our conversation?” she whispered.

your laughter. You seemed very happy, so I thought you were fine.”

a sigh of relief. After a brief moment of contemplation, she leaned forward. “Can you keep it a

of his lips higher. “Don’t worry. I’m good at keeping secrets, as long as you

in dilemma.

it’s just lunch. I’m not asking you

She remembered Jeremy’s hunch. It was most likely correct.

H

could refuse, the phone in Bryan’s pocket rang. Seeing the caller’s name, he sighed in disbelief. He looked around before answering

Mr.

was bobbing around. There was no

say?” she asked after Bryan hung up the phone.

away the phone with a bitter look. “He said he needed an update on your mother’s condition. That must be an excuse to protect you from me.”

She felt bad for

your fault. So now if you’ll excuse me, Ma’am, I’ve

do.”

at Bryan’s back with pity. Just then, her phone rang.”

“Is Bryan gone?”

sounded listless.

because

her lips. “He asked me to lunch. I was confused