Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S31 177. Hiking Together

Half an hour passed, Barbara was panting. Her face was red, covered

in beads of sweat.

“Are you tired?” Philip rubbed her forehead again.

“No.”

“Why don’t we rest for a while? With those red cheeks and that sigh, you look like you’ve had a night’s exercise. I don’t want any other men to see you like this.”

Barbara laughed faintly. “But we can’t rest in the middle of the stairs

like this. We could disturb other climbers.”

Philip pointed at a point, not far above them. “There’s a place to rest.”

“Okay, let’s have a seat there for a moment.”

Barbara quickened her pace even though her knees were shakin he

couldn’t wait to rest her feet.

As soon as she sat on a large rock, Barbara closed her eyes. out a long sigh. Her hands were clenched into fists, hitting her

which felt sore and itchy.

“Please don’t do that if there are other people around,” Philip said, handing her a bottle of water.

“Why?” Barbara opened her eyes again.

“Those sounds and expressions you usually make when we’re in bed.

I don’t want other men to fantasize.’

Barbara sighed in disbelief. “Did you just fantasize?”

“Just a moment, but I quickly dismissed it. We’ll be in trouble if my

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snake gets up here.”

Shaking her head, Barbara took the bottle Philip offered. While she quenched her thirst, Philip crouched down, massaging her feet.

“How far is it still, Phil?” Barbara looked up at the peak.

his head faintly. “Don’t just focus on the peak, Babe. Enjoy

too

breath and enjoy the view. We

rush.”.

watched the sea which seemed wider in front of them. The atmosphere was peaceful until suddenly, a voice emerged

resting here? I thought you were still climbing.”

out another long

to answer, Barbara looked away. Unexpectedly,

you already tired? It’s too early for young people our age rest. Is it because you already have children? I heard

glanced over with a

what she meant.

more often. It’s natural that she gets tired more quickly than a traveler. It’s not a matter of age,

eyes.

with what you’ve achieved so far, I’m proud. You’ve improved a

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meters. Turns out

Barbara’s heart.

Phil. You trained me well so I became

Night sports in

patted Philip on the shoulder. “Don’t speak impolitely.”

Philip’s joking laughter, she maintained her position.

lot? You look like a true explorer.”

answer. He made eyes at Barbara, letting his wife do the talking. “Not really. Why

twitched. “Just curious. He looks skilled, at using a kayak,

a small smile, Barbara rubbed her husband’s forehead. “T because he is strong and has stamina more

gym?”

really,” Barbara

instead leaned towards Philip. “What

usually swims

Barbara cynically, but Barbara smiled sweetly.” What else

faked a laugh. “What about you? You

always accompany Philip in his free time, If he swims, I swim.

jogs, I

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The difference is, when

twenty laps. He says I am his motivation. The faster he runs, the sooner he’ll be able to get along with me

she was about to open her mouth again, Barbara asked, “Are you a model?”

eyebrows arched high. “Why do you think that? Is it because my body

pointed at the cleavage that Shania had been showing off

a

fashion? This is a sport bra and this is hot pants. I get

sexy and

head quickly. “I didn’t mean it like that. But men are always interested in these.”