Chapter 28

Lucas frowned and hung up the phone, then walked out.

In the garden, Sophia had already approached Barbara. She held out a cotton candy shaped like a kitten. "Madam Barbara, look at this cute little kitten."

Barbara's eyes lit up when she saw the cotton candy, but she didn't take it. Instead, she tugged on Aveline's hand.

"Granddaughter-in-law, you get me cotton candy. I don't like kittens; I like bunnies."

From the moment Sophia appeared, Aveline had instinctively tensed up. But when she heard Barbara's voice, she suddenly relaxed. An indescribable feeling welled up inside her, making her feel a bit sad and "Okay, I'll get you one," Aveline said.

Barbara smiled brightly. "My granddaughter-in-law is the best."

Sophia, still holding the cotton candy, froze awkwardly. She slowly withdrew her hand and looked at Aveline. "Madam Barbara likes you very much."

Aveline replied calmly, "She just happens to find me pleasing."

Sophia smiled slightly, lowering her eyes with a hint of

displeasure flashing in them.

'What did she mean by that?

'Was she implying that I didn't please Barbara?'

Lucas said as he walked over, "are

want to rest?"

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want

Aveline said, "Alright."

started to

steps, Barbara noticed that Lucas wasn't following. She immediately waved him over. "Grandson, come

had used to call him sounded a

supported Barbara. "Let's

to cherish you wife, or she'll run away, and you'll regret it. It'll

closer to Lucas. "Let me tell you, regret is a very, very bitter feeling.

understand that once something is

listened,

at him, her clear

he

the lawyer's office. If it weren't for Barbara causing a

her, and she forced herself not

were a happy

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