Chapter 159
Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father
âYou have to remember, Little Angels,â Kara stroked the twinsâ cheeks, âGreat Grandpa has changed. Heâs proud to see you working at
Savior. He also intended to make peace with us.
âBut Great Grandpa didnât have time to apologize.â Emily shook her head slowly.
Karaâs breath secretly hitched. After a few blinks, she curled up her lips again. âYes, he didnât have time to apologize. But, if you are willing to forgive him, he can still go to heaven.â
âI want to forgive Great Grandpa.â
âYeah, I want too.â
Kara lifted the corners of her lips a little higher. âGreat Grandpa must be very happy to have such kind-hearted great-grandchildren like you.â
âGreat Grandpa knows that we love him with all our hearts?â Emily blinked expectantly.
âYes.â Kara stroked her daughterâs cheek. âGreat Grandpa can alw see you from above. Therefore, keep being good children. Make proud.â
âOkay, Mommy,â Louis answered quickly.
Karaâs hand moved to rub her sonâs head. âGood. Now, donât think about anything else. Sleep. You have to take care of your health you can continue working tomorrow. You want to make Great Grandpa proud, right?â
Louis and Emily nodded in unison. After fixing their position on the bed, they closed their eyes. Kara pulled their blankets up and gave them good night kisses.
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âSweet dreams, Little Angels.â
Since their eyes were already heavy, the twins instantly fell asleep. Silently, Kara turned around. Only then did she realize that Frank was peeking at the door.
âHey
â¦..â Kara closed the door behind her back and rubbed Frankâs
arm. âHow are you? Any better?â
âTheyâre asleep?â Frank whispered softly. Kara had never seen his
face that tired.
âYes.â Kara managed a smile.
Suddenly, Frank hugged her. With his eyes closed, he took a deep breath. Only Karaâs scent could calm him now.
âThis is one of the darkest days of my life. Just like the day my father
died.â
Kara rubbed his back. âItâs been a hard day. You must be very tired. Why donât you sleep too?â
Frank looked at Kara with sad eyes. âDo you want to accompany me to sleep?â
The corners of Karaâs lips lifted slightly. âI never thought that Frank Harper would be this spoiled.â
Frank forced a smile, but failed. âGrandpa was like a parent to me. Now that heâs gone, I only have you. I hope you donât mind if I lean on your shoulder.â
âI donât mind. But you have to remember. You also have Jeremy and
the twins.â
Two small wrinkles appeared on the bridge of Frankâs nose. âItâs
strange if I lean on Jeremy, while the kids⦠theyâre still too small. We canât let them support my big head. So, leaning on you is the only
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Kara smiled slightly. After grabbing Frankâs finger, she took a step forward. âLetâs go to your room.â
Unexpectedly, Frank refused to move. Kara looked at him in
confusion. âWhat is it?â
Frankâs breathing became heavy again. âI tried to sleep earlier, but I couldnât.â
Karaâs brows furrowed deeper. Didnât Frank just agree to sleep with her? âI will accompany you. Donât be afraid.â
However, Frank still shook his head. âMy room
there are too many
traces of Grandpa in there. Even though I close my eyes, the scent of my room reminds me of him.â
As he smiled bitterly, his gaze turned dreamy. âWhen I was a teen, he often rummaged my room. After I grew up, he often barged into it to give me long lectures. I often secretly cursed at his behavior, hoping he would quickly get out of the room. Who would have thought, now I hope he comes instead.â
Frankâs tears welled up again. Before his sadness spilled over, Kara quickly led him. âThen sleep in my room.â
Frank didnât answer. He just walked along and caught his breath. When he arrived at the bed, he lay down like a child resting his head. on his motherâs shoulder. Even though he closed his eyes, he could
still see Rowan.
Meanwhile, Jeremy was sitting on the back porch. From the chair beside, Vivian stared at him unblinkingly.
âWhat do you want to talk about, Maâam? Itâs getting late. The gates must be locked and you must go home soon.â Jeremy kept staring at the garden. He didnât seem interested in his mother.
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Vivian reached out a hesitant hand to Jeremyâs shoulder, âI wanted to express my condolences for your grandfatherâs death.â
Jeremy glanced at her fingers. His hands which were resting on his lap suddenly clenched into fists. Something was stirring in his heart, something he didnât understand.
âSorry, Maâam.â He turned back to face the garden. âMy relationship with Rowan Harper is only about work. I respect him because he is my brotherâs grandfather. Not my grandfather.â
Vivian swallowed hard. She actually wanted to confirm that Rowan was Jeremyâs grandfather too. However, common sense restrained
her.
âYou know what?â Vivian lowered her hands and looked at the garden lights. Her breath was faint. âSeeing Rowanâs terrible death, I was scared.â
Not hearing a continuation, Jeremy glanced over. Vivianâs shoulders looked heavy. Her face was not as bright as usual. âScared of what?â
âIâm scared that it turns out ⦠my revenge would be in vain. Iâve sacrificed too many things. My dreams, my freedom, my happiness.â Vivian turned her head with sorrowful eyes. âMy son.â
The middle-aged woman took a deep breath. âIâm afraid that Harper didnât admit his mistake at the end of his life. That n dost my son just for the sake of silliness. My whole life is a stup joke too sad to laugh at.â
Jeremy quickly looked away. He did not want to weaken becaus ppity. âI donât want to relieve your feelings. But the truth, Rowan Harp
has regretted his actions. Frank accidentally saw him watching th twins from afar. Frank also heard his murmurs about wanting peace and his pride in the twins.â
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âIs that so?â Vivianâs eyebrows rose to their maximum. After a few blinks, she took a deep breath. âThank goodness.â
âYou relieve now?â Jeremy tried to keep his tone even. However, his annoyance was too thick.
âIf you still donât forgive me till the end, at least I have one good thing that I can rely on in life. Iâve managed to get an old man as tough as Rowan Harper to soften up. I succeeded in changing his views. With that, I think I can survive.â
While Vivian was nodding, Jeremy glanced again. There was a small change in her eyes.
âYou expect forgiveness from me?â
Vivianâs breath was caught in her throat. She did no movement other than blinking. âYes, I intend to apologize tonight. Do you mind?â
Jeremy snorted slightly. âApologizing is your right, but forgiving is my right.â
Vivianâs shoulders became heavy again. Her fingers squeezed
together on her lap. âActually, there was something else that scared me about attending Rowan Harperâs funeral.â
When Jeremy looked back at her, she whispered, âIâm afraid of experiencing similar thing. The child I dumped is reluctant to forg me. I face death alone, without him beside me. Iâm really scared imagine it.â
Suddenly, Vivian looked down. Her breathing shortened and her shoulders trembled. When her face lifted again, a teardrop rolled down her cheek.
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