S31 136. Looking for Trouble

“Mom, you don’t need to please those toddlers. Think about your health. You don’t have to hear their noise.” Eva nodded her head,

emphasizing.

Mrs. Connor furrowed her eyebrows. “No, I actually like their funny actions. I want to watch them.”

While Eva was pensive, Mrs. Connor patted the back of her hand. “I’m fine, Darling. You don’t need to worry. Now tell them to come in.””

Eva didn’t move. She didn’t accept that the twins won her mother’s

heart.

Suddenly, the whistle and drum sounded again. After a few moments, two toddlers appeared. Mrs. Connor chuckled at their serious face,

At the end of the “performance”, the twins bowed. Mrs. Connor clapped her hands even though her movements were not v

ile.

“Thank you for cheering me up, Sweet Kids. I didn’t expect you come with a surprise.”

“We promised to entertain you again, Mrs. Connor. Of course we to keep our promise.” Louis nodded firmly. His face beamed.

Meanwhile, Emily smiled sweetly. She approached the bed, asking How are you, Mrs. Connor? Can you walk yet?”

The woman shook her head. “I just started practicing yesterday. Today, I’ll try again. Do you want to accompany me to therapy later?”

Eva’s eyes widened. Her mouth was slightly open. It was hard to believe that her mother could be that friendly to the twins.

“I want to!” Emily gave a small jump.

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“I also want to.” Louis stood next to Emily. “We will both cheer you on from the chairs. Mommy said that we shouldn’t get close while you are getting therapy. So, we can only watch you from afar.”

Mrs. Connor smiled slightly. “No problem. Your presence alone is enough to give me encouragement.

Eva was not happy that her mother said that sentence to someone else. Only she could receive it. However, when she was about to protest, Bryan came in and took a wheelchair.

“Louis, Emily, have you had breakfast? Your uncle is waiting in the dining room.”

The twins widened their eyes. “Really? There’s no message from Uncle here.” Louis showed his watch.

with the same

message here.” Bryan patted the

to breakfast with us?”

head.

smiled. “Yes. Of course. When ey

ve

morning, we just have breakfast here something to discuss with you.

special gue It would be rude if we refused to eat with them.

had just

she’ll be knocked out in the second attack,” Louis whispered to her

over with a meaningful smile. “Yeah, but

eyes widened. Her most hated fruit had been

Sit next to me. There’s your favorite fruit here.” Melanie waved to

“Yeah!”

toddlers climbed onto the chairs. Seeing the watermelon which had been given eyes, snout, and lots of toothpicks as the sharp spines, they

leaned forward, examining the shape of

covered her mouth while chuckling. “It looks so cute.

eat

was stunned with a pale face. Her sensitive caught the scent of watermelon which made her head spin. H stomach churned.

there watermelon here?”

and Emily like it. That

I don’t like it.” Eva stamped her feet, like a child

Is something bothering

eyes were on Eva.

watermelon. The smell

had

put his nose closer to the watermelon, sniffing like a cat.

your suggestion, Eva. I once read an article. Your dislike for something comes from your mind. You have to learn

morning as your first practice? You don’t need to focus on watermelon. Just look

sighed in resignation.

just watermelon. You shouldn’t make it a big deal.” Mrs. Connor grabbed Eva’s

You know how much I hate watermelon.” Eva

disbelief.

the dining

her tears

Eva is a She will definitely give in to us. We’re

to the watermelon. Can’t

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