Chapter 111

Barbara's face instantly showed anger, her wrinkled features hardening. "That brat! I've told him before that a wife should be cherished, not bullied. He dares to bully you? I'll call him right now!"

She reached for her phone, which she always wore around her neck. It was an old-fashioned button phone with speed dial, and she quickly called Lucas.

"Grandma." Lucas's warm, magnetic voice came through the phone.

Barbara glanced at Aveline, who put a finger to her lips, signaling her not to mention her presence.

"Where are you, Lucas?"

Lucas replied, "I'm at home. Do you miss me, Grandma?"

Barbara huffed. "I miss you? Do you miss me? When was the last time you visited me?"

Lucas said, "I've been a bit busy lately. I'll come over right now."

Barbara responded, "Good, I'll be waiting!"

at Aveline. "Just wait, I

Barbara. "Grandma, why are you so

before, but after their first encounter, Barbara had taken to her instantly, always smiling

never experienced familial love, this was a magical feeling. It

not Lucas'.

hugged her back. "Because I like you the

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heart softened, and she suddenly felt a pang of guilt for using Barbara to get back at

and as the time for Lucas' arrival approached, Aveline said, "Grandma, when he comes, please don't tell him I'm here.

about him and bully me even more

became serious. "I won't say a word,

said,

ahead,"

eyes sparkled as she watched Aveline hide, looking a bit

How could Lucas bully

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