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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want my granddaughter-in-law to come with

Aveline said, "Alright."

started to walk back to

immediately waved him over. "Grandson,

call him sounded a bit

over and supported

you wife, or she'll run away, and

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

once something is done, it couldn't

listened, saying

glanced at him, her clear eyes shimmering

could he

were already at the lawyer's office. If it weren't for Barbara causing a scene, they would have

her, and she

stood behind, watching the group, feeling like they were a happy family

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