S31 96. Leave It to Uncle Jeremy


    “Then this,” Eva handed her another smaller bag. “You didn’t think I forgot your birthday, did you?”


    Eva widened her smile then hugged Ava. “Happy birthday, Sister. Sorry I''m a dayte.”


    Hearing that, Louis’ neck stretched. “It was Ava’s birthday yesterday? Why didn’t she tell us?”


    “And why is Uncle Jeremy keeping it a secret too?” Emily frowned.


    Guilt suddenly haunted Jeremy. He had missed Ava’''s special day and even dragged her to the brink of death.


    “Sorry, | don’t know about that either.”


    “Ah, Uncle sucks,” Louis grumbled, inviting a small rebuke from Kara.


    Jeremy fell silent. Not because he was disturbed by Louis, but by Mrs. Connor. When Ava told her yesterday''s date, why didn''t


    she say congrattions? Was it because she was in aa that she forgot her daughter''s birthday?


    Meanwhile, Eva had loosened her embrace. “I hope next year you will celebrate your birthday. A party once a year is not too


    much, Sister. | will definitelye.”


    A secondter, Eva turned to face Jeremy. She didn’t care if Ava was overwhelmed by the embarrassment.


    “Sorry if my sister keeps her birthday a secret. She doesn''t like


    throwing parties. ording to her, it''s a waste of money. In fact, with what you''ve done for our family, she shouldn''t mind


    treating. That''s why..."


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    Eva handed him the best shopping bag. “I bought this for you, Sir. | am very grateful that you are willing to amodate Ava


    and our mother. Sorry if Ava’s attitude is unpleasant. She is a bit cold and


    stiff, but actually, her heart is good.”


    Jeremy stared at the bag in silence, He had no interest to receive it. But suddenly, Eva grabbed his hand and hung the bag strap


    on his fingers. Frank and his family were instantly stunned.


    “Please don’t look at the price, but look at the sincere intention. The shirt must look better on you.” Eva showed a smile that


    disgusted Jeremy.


    Ava also couldn''t stand seeing her sister''s behavior any longer. A taking a deep breath, she spoke while still looking down.


    “Please excuse me. And thank you for your gift.”


    Evaughed a little. “Don’t exaggerate it, Sister. You don’t need to feel bad about me. | know your capability. | don’t mind that


    you''ve never given me a gift.”


    Ava nned to ignore it. However, when she was about to leave, Jeremy snorted faintly.


    “Sorry, | can''t ept this.”


    Eva blinked tensely. However, her lips still painted a smile. “I would be very sad if you refused this gift, Sir.”


    “Ava will be even sadder if | ept this.”


    The corners of Eva''s lips twitched slightly. “Why?”


    “I don’t understand how you judge Ava. But from my point of view, Ava is not cold or stiff at all. She is very kind and professional.


    That is what underlies our family’s decision to hire her services.”


    Eva let out a dryugh. “Is that so?”


    “And because of that, we are determined to facilitate Mrs. Connor''s treatment. So, if you think your sister is incapable, you are


    very wrong. See how your mother’s treatment has paid off. It''s all thanks to her hard work.”


    While Eva gritted her teeth, Ava looked at Jeremy with teary eyes. Her chest was tight, full of warm air. That was the first time


    someone was willing to stand by her side, saving her from humiliation.


    “Ava, didn''t you say you wanted to continue your task?” Jeremy asked in a t tone, but seemed gentle in Ava’s ears.


    The girl blinked. “Yes.”


    “Then let''s get out. | also have to take care of my work.”


    After returning the shopping bag to Eva, Jeremy left the room. Ava followed two steps behind him with an awkward gesture. The


    twins secretly giggled seeing that.


    “It turns out that Uncle Jeremy isn''t bad. He can also be a hero for Ava,” Louis whispered to Emily.


    The little girl nodded. “Yeah. Uncle Jeremy is cool!”


    “I think we should head out too. We still have a little work to do before dinner.” Kara tapped the twins on the back three times.


    The two toddlers nodded spontaneously. “Yeah. Excuse us, Mrs. Connor.”


    They didn’t mention Eva''s name. When they passed in front of her, they all just nodded.


    “Now, where did Uncle and Ava go?” Louis jumped in spy mode when he arrived in the living room.


    “I think Ava is hiding in her room. She must be sad.” Emily rubbed her eyes with the back of her hand, depicting how someone


    would cry.


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    Should we cheer her up?”


    “Or ... what if we turn tonight''s party into a birthday party?” Louis


    suggested with round eyes. “Mommy, is there still time if we make a birthday cake?”


    Kara shook her head. “No.”


    “How about we just buy it? That''s much faster,” Emily pointed her finger at the side of her chubby cheek.


    Louis weed the idea enthusiastically. “Then let''s start decorating the dining room. Or should we prepare the back gazebo?


    But Mrs. Connor might have trouble getting there.”


    “Little Angels,” Kara interrupted gently, “I know you care about But for this problem, can you let Uncle Jeremy take care of it?”


    The twins blinked, digesting.


    “Is this adult business too?” Emily tilted her head.


    Kara nodded. “Right now, Ava is sensitive. So, just let Uncle Jeremy handle her. He understands her much better.”


    Instead of frowning, the twins smiled mysteriously.


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    Tilting her head, Ava bit her lip. “But, is it okay to let other people


    ridicule my sister?”


    After a few blinks, Ava shook her head with her eyes closed. “But Eva deserves that. All this time, I''ve always given in to her. She


    can''t keep putting me down in front of other people. She might take Mom away from me, but not the others.”


    Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. Without making a sound, Ava went to check it out.


    “Jeremy?” Her eyes widened. Why did hee to her room?


    Jeremy blinked lightly. “Can |e in?”


    Ava’s eyebrows rose even higher. “You want toe into my room?”


    “There''s something | want to ask you. But if you feel ufortable, how about we go to my study for a moment?”


    Ava’s eyes twitched. Not wanting Jeremy to be offended, she opened the door as wide as possible.


    “What do you want to ask?” She shifted to the wall, making way for Jeremy.


    The man took two steps before turning to face her.


    “Are you...." Jeremy looked down. His voice was a little hesitant. ” Fine?”


    Ava’s breath hitched. A strange vibration tickled her heart. “Yeah. What''s up?”


    Jeremy nodded stiffly. “That''s good. | thought you would cry after being embarrassed by your sister.”


    Ava smiled wryly even though her heart was a little touched. “You would be embarrassed if you were in my position?”


    “Yes, but not about what your sister said.”


    va narrowed her eyes. “What do you ?


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