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?'

walked over, "are you tired? Do

want to rest?"

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clutched Aveline's hand. "I want my granddaughter-in-law to come

Aveline said, "Alright."

Barbara and started to

that Lucas wasn't following. She immediately waved him over. "Grandson, come here!" Aveline couldn't help but feel

she had used to call

and supported Barbara. "Let's go,

or she'll

"Let me tell you, regret is a very, very

something is

listened, saying

glanced at him, her clear

How could he

office. If it weren't for Barbara causing a scene, they would have filed for

bitterness spread within her, and

they were a happy family

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