Chapter 213


    $21 43. Pic on the Beach


    “Come on,” Philip persuaded again. “You said you wanted to learn new skills. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn to


    socialize.”


    “You think I’m a weirdo?” Barbara squinted.


    Philipughed lightly. “If not, let''s go this Saturday. After the pic, we can hang out for a while at the mall.”


    Barbara’s eyes suddenly brightened. She seemed to find a good reason to ept the offer with the impression of being forced.


    “Can we go to the mall after the pic?”


    Philip nodded. “So, we’re going pic?” Philip stuck his little finger through the iron bars.


    Barbara suppressed a smile. ncing in another direction, she linked her finger to Philip’s. “Deal.”


    Since that second, Barbara''s heart couldn’t stop pounding. She couldn''t wait for Saturday toe. They were so enthusiastic


    when the D-day arrived, they left early in the morning.


    “Where are the others?” Mnie asked as she entered the dining room. There were only four sets of tableware avable.


    Frank raised an eyebrow. “You don’t know? They went on a pic.


    Mnie’s jaw dropped. “Pic? Who?”


    Frank and Kara nced at each other. They thought it was strange that Mnie didn’t know. In fact, the twins were very excited


    to wee Saturday, even Barbara and Philip too, although they didn’t mention it.


    “The four of them-*.


    “Four?”


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    Frank gasped, not expecting his mother to interrupt with a shriek.


    “Yes. Louis, Emily, Barbara, and Philip.”


    Mnie snorted in disbelief. “That brat...” She put her hands on her hips and gritted her teeth.


    “Where do they go?”


    Frank blinked. “To the beach, but they didn’t mention the specific location.”


    While grimacing, Mnie grabbed her phone. She tried to contact Barbara. However, for the first time in history, her daughter’s


    number


    was not active.


    “That kid... she dares to disobey?”


    “What''s wrong, Mom?” Kara could no longer remain silent.


    “They''re just going on a pic. Why are you angry?” Frank conti


    Seeing the others looking at her in confusion, Mnie took a breath. After swallowing bitter spit, she sat down in her chair.


    “Nothing. Let’s eat.”


    She didn’t want anyone to know that Barbara had “low taste” in me


    Frank and Kara nodded. They turned the tes awkwardly. Even Susan, she felt the air was a bit hot. Mnie’s anger must


    have been


    enormous.


    ‘That brat.... Just wait and see. When hees home, | won’t show


    him mercy.’


    Meanwhile, the twins had arrived at the beach. They were very eager to help Philip spread the mat, put up the big umbre, and


    arrange the


    food from the basket. Barbara, who was sitting rxed, was busy taking care of her skin.


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    “Auntie, haven’t you applied the sunscreen on the car? Come on, help us!” Emily waved her hand, calling out. She looked very


    cute with her pink hat and sunsses.


    Barbara pursed her lips. “Aren’t you guys almost done?”


    “No! There are many things to do. Auntie can’t bezy. Come on, help. me organize the food!” Emily pointed at the basket.


    Barbara snorted. She wanted to argue. However, realizing Philip’s nce, she finally moved, arranging the fruits on a te.


    “So, what will Auntie discuss on the broadcast today?” Louis asked as he sat next to Emily.


    Barbara put the fruit te proudly. “Let’s just chat casually. I’m sure many people have never had a pic like this. They will


    definitely be enthusiastic to see what we bring and do.”


    “Then, how about we build a sandcastle now? Auntie can show


    her followerster.”


    Emily elbowed her brother’s arm. “We have to have breakfast fi Louis. Otherwise, where will we have the energy? That''s right,


    isn’t Philip?”


    Philip nodded and smiled sweetly at Emily. “That’s right, Young Lady. You are very wise.”ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    The corners of Barbara’s lips twitched. She was annoyed that Emily got praise, but she didn’t.


    “So, what is our breakfast menu this morning? Apart from this beautifully arranged fruit?” Barbara tried to get attention.


    Louis’ tiny finger reached out, almost touching the sandwich. “Can’t


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    you see this, Auntie? Our breakfast is right here.”


    Barbara sneered. Why did she embarrass herself?


    “I''m just making small talk.” After protecting her dignity, she took a piece of bread and handed it to Philip. “You want?”


    Everyone was wide-eyed. Even Louis postponed eating the banana.


    “Thank you,” Philip said with a faint smile.


    Suddenly, Emily opened her palms. “Auntie, | also want a sandwich from you.”


    With a banana stuffed in his mouth, Louis imitated Emily. “I also want


    to.”


    Louis’s speech was not clear. However, Barbara wasn’t annoyed with him at all. Her heart actually warmed. She felt that they


    were getting closer.


    “You guys... are so spoiled.” She put one in Louis’ hand, the other in Emily’s hand. The twins’ughter shook the atmosphere.


    “Thank you, Auntie!” Louis said, still with a banana stuffed in his


    mouth.


    “Thank you, Auntie!” Emily eximed cheerfully. Her plump cheeks turned redder.


    “Auntie, how about you start the live broadcast now?” Louis


    suggested after putting the banana peel down. “My stomach is already growling. | don’t want to finish the food before Auntie


    records.


    Barbara smiled slightly. She grabbed her phone, turned off the airne mode. At that time, several messages came. In an


    instant, her expression turned t.