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

of Ava’s lips almost turned into a grin. She didn’t feel comfortable having to refuse. Bryan once helped her.

I brought two apples. We can share like we always did. You still like apples, right?”

She didn’t expect Bryan to still remember it while she herself had forgotten

appreciate your kindness. But, keep your apples for yourself. Don’t

“I don’t mind.”

bag. Then, unexpectedly, he took Ava’s hand and placed the

eyes immediately opened to the maximum. Quickly, she withdrew her hand. The

I didn’t mean to be rude. It’s

boyfriend will be angry because I’m holding

words caught in her throat. Her eyes trembled to observe his bitter smile. “You know about

it back in the bag. “Yes, I was worried about you. That was the first time I saw your tears. So, I was moved to check on you.”

room?” Ava’s eyebrows

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

Embarrassment and awkwardness brought blush to her cheeks.

you hear our conversation?” she whispered.

your laughter. You seemed very

of contemplation, she leaned forward. “Can you keep it a secret

lips higher. “Don’t worry. I’m good at keeping secrets, as long as you want to accompany me

in dilemma.

it’s just lunch. I’m

grimaced. She remembered Jeremy’s hunch. It was most

H

phone in Bryan’s pocket rang. Seeing the caller’s

afternoon, Mr. Harper.”

bobbing around. There was no

did he say?” she asked after Bryan hung

an update on your mother’s condition. That must be an

She felt bad for Bryan.

So now if you’ll excuse me, Ma’am,

do.”

pity. Just then, her phone rang.” What’s

“Is Bryan gone?”

Ava sounded

upset because I restricted

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