Chapter 253

S2 83. Adults’ Thing

“I want to carry out my duties first. Bring your family together with Diana Johnson. After that,” Philip looked at Barbara warmly, “let’s get married.”

“Does it mean it’s still a few months away?” Louis said with drooping shoulders.

Emily on her side was also sluggish. “I think we’ll be partying soon.”

Frank cupped the twins’ cheeks and gave them a gentle rub. “Don’t worry. We can still have a party. Let’s celebrate Philip’s success and

also the success of our mission.”

Emily’s eyes widened again. “That’s a great idea, Daddy.”

“Yes, I agree too,” Louis gave thumbs up.

Kara smiled seeing her children’s happiness rising again. “Well than,” she commanded attention, “shall we start breakfast? There’s a

special menu for all of us.”

Seeing Kara turn around to take two big plates, the twins craned their

necks.

“Is it sandwich?”

“Chicken salad?”

Kara shook her head. While placing the plates on the table, she answered, “Philip’s favorite menu.”

“Oh, fried chicken, hash browns, and scrambled eggs!” Emily gave a small jump.

“That’s not bad. I like it too. But, does it mean we won’t eat vegetables for breakfast this time?” Louis tried hard to suppress a smile.

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Squinting, Kara turned to grab another plate. “We can’t skip eating vegetables, Little Bee.”

While Louis pouted, Emily giggled. “You can’t cheat this time, Louis. If you keep giving me your vegetables, your skin will wrinkle.”

“I could drink a lot of water,” Louis grumbled.

“It won’t help if you don’t eat fiber,” Barbara pinched her nephew’s cheek, amused.

Louis chuckled. He didn’t expect Barbara to persuade him too. “Auntie sounds like Mommy. Is that a sign that she is ready to be a Mommy?”

Barbara widened her eyes. Her face flushed slightly. After sighing in disbelief, she ruffled Louis’ hair. “You can’t wait to have a younger

cousin, hmm?”

“Yes, Emily and I always pray that Mommy will get pregnant again quickly.”

“Louis and I want twins!” Emily completed her brother’s explanation.

Smiling faintly, Frank lifted Emily into a chair. “Don’t be so loud, Princess. Mommy will be embarrassed.”

“Why be embarrassed? Isn’t that natural for adults?” Emily whis

too.

Holding back a smile, the others sat around the table. As he cli onto his chair, Louis chattered, “Adults are often embarrassed, E Uncle Philip is embarrassed when he’s caught dating. Auntie is embarrassed every time we tease her. And Mommy is embarrass when we catch her hiding with Daddy.”

“Have you ever caught your Mommy and Daddy hiding? Where was the last time?” Jeremy turned his body slightly, facing Louis.

“Under the-”

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Frank quickly covered his son’s mouth. He didn’t finger pointed under the table.

care if Louis’ index

“Please don’t make a scene, Jeremy. Now let’s eat. Louis, you like chicken, right? Here, eat a lot.”

Before his father stuffed his mouth with a chicken drumstick, Louis

raised both hands.

“Relax, Daddy. I won’t say it.”

“Why is Daddy afraid that Uncle Jeremy will find out that Daddy and Mommy hid under the table?” Emily continued.

While Frank and Kara gaped, the others laughed while shaking their heads. Only Susan sympathized with her daughter.

“That’s because the ones who usually play under the table are

children. Your Daddy and Mommy are adults. So, it’s natural for them to be embarrassed if they get caught by you,” Susan explained.

As Kara sighed in relief, the twins’ mouths rounded. Jeremy, Barbara, and Philip were amused by their innocence.

“By the way, have you changed your mind, Grandma? How about you come with us to K City? Auntie will come along.”

“Yes, it’s a shame for Grandma to look after the house alone.

Grandma Susan would be better off on holiday with us while meeting

Great-Grandma.”

Susan smiled gently. “No, Twins. You guys go. Send my greetings to Grandma Diana, hmm?”

Louis’ lips pursed for a moment. “Well then, we should take more photos, Emily. That way, Grandma can share in the holiday experience.”

“Good idea, Louis.” Emily giggled cutely.

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“So, seven of us are going?” Jeremy asked.

“Yes. Me, Louis, Daddy, Mommy, Auntie, Uncle Philip, and Uncle Jeremy!” Emily pointed to the people she mentioned one by one. Her tone was cheerful.

“Woohoo! I can’t wait to ride a horse in the snow. That would be so cool!” Louis raised his fist high.

“And I can’t wait to meet Grandma Diana. She must be very beautiful and kind.” Emily cupped her two chubby cheeks with her hands and tilted her head.

Frank smiled at his children’s enthusiasm. While glancing at Kara, he whispered, “Are you excited too?”

While putting the fried chicken to the twins’ plates, Kara curled up her lips as well. “Yes, I want my hardworking husband to have more rest time. You can do that in K City.”

Leaning towards his wife, Frank raised an eyebrow. “Which hard work do you mean? If it’s ‘that’ hard work, I actually plan to try harder during the holidays.”

“Frank….” Kara looked at her husband sharply.

“Oh, look. Mommy and Daddy are whispering again. Now that I mentioned it, Mommy must be blushing again.” Louis shook his head

like an old man.

“Louis, stop teasing Mommy. It’s not nice,” Emily scolded as she pinched her brother’s ear. Louis immediately frowned, pretending to be in pain.

“Okay! I won’t repeat it. At least, for today. Adult life is confusing.”

Instantly, the dining room was filled with laughter. The chattering of the twins had added to the warmth.

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“Hey,” Kara approached her husband who was daydreaming on a chair at the balcony, “what are you thinking?”

Frank grabbed the hand that was massaging his shoulder gently. After giving it one kiss, he looked up. “You.”

“Me?”

Smiling, Frank rested his head on Kara’s chest. “I’m grateful that you convinced me. If only I had followed my ego, we wouldn’t have had a new family.”

Frank looked to the side. Barbara was playing a role with Philip and the twins. Jeremy and Susan watched them while laughing. They seemed to be having fun.

“You see that? My mother isn’t with us. But my sister is here, laughing, happily with the kids. How could you see such a bright future, Kara?”

While stroking Frank’s hair, Kara took a glance too. “Sixth sense, perhaps?”

Frank snorted slightly. “Then, can you predict our trip to K City?” He rested her chin on Kara, looking up.

Kara pursed her lips, thinking. “I think it will go smoothly. I can s your grandmother welcoming us with happy tears. I can hear the sound of the twins’ laughter which is so soothing. We all have fur

Frank pulled his smile wider. However, a second later, his lips pursed, waiting for a kiss. Kara kindly complied with his request.

“Don’t worry anymore, Frank. Everything will be fine. Now, why don’t you join the others inside?”

Suddenly, Frank pulled his wife. In an instant, she was sitting on his lap. “Can we stay here a little longer?” His fingers gently stroked her

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waist.

“Do you want the twins to tease us? Louis won’t stay quiet if he sees

us like this now.”

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