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?'

as he walked over, "are you

want to rest?"

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"I want my

Aveline said, "Alright."

Barbara and started to walk

a few steps, Barbara noticed that Lucas wasn't following. She immediately waved

tone she had used to call him sounded

supported Barbara.

wife, or she'll run away, and you'll regret it. It'll be too

you, regret is a very, very bitter feeling. You won't be able to

understand that once something is done,

just listened,

at him, her clear

could he

for Barbara

her, and she forced herself not to think too

were a happy family while she was just an

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